Clermont, Florida – Deputies are seeking public help locating a missing endangered man last seen in the Clermont area.
According to the Lake County Sheriff’s Office, 59-year-old Carlos Vaz has not been in contact with his family since Feb. 1. His daughter reported she has been unable to reach him, prompting deputies to issue a missing/endangered person alert.
Vaz is described as standing approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing about 200 pounds, with blue eyes. Authorities say his last known location was in the Clermont area, though investigators have not released a specific address or time he was last seen.
Deputies say Vaz may be driving one of two vehicles: a silver Ford Edge bearing Florida license plate DV1756Z, or a blue Dodge van with license plate DV42DG. Investigators are asking residents and motorists to be alert for either vehicle.
The Lake County Sheriff’s Office has assigned a detective to the case and continues to follow up on available leads. Officials emphasize that timely public tips can be critical in missing person investigations, particularly when contact has been lost for several days.
Anyone with information about Vaz’s whereabouts is asked to contact Lake County Sheriff’s Office Detective Norcross at 352-343-9500 or by email at Tips@lcso.org. Anonymous tips can also be submitted through CRIMELINE at 1-800-423-8477.
The sheriff’s office noted that its social media accounts may not be monitored after normal business hours and urged anyone with information to use the listed contact methods rather than posting in comment sections.
This alert may be especially relevant to Clermont-area commuters and residents who regularly travel local roadways.
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