Palmetto, FL – Authorities in Manatee County are asking for the public’s help locating a missing endangered adult who was last seen Saturday afternoon in Palmetto.
According to the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office, 37-year-old Nathaniel R. Modglin was last seen around 1:37 p.m. on Saturday, January 25, in the 14400 block of Harlee Road. Deputies say Modglin has been diagnosed with medical conditions that require regular medication, raising concern for his safety.
Officials describe Modglin as 6 feet 4 inches tall, weighing approximately 250 pounds. He was last seen wearing black sweatpants, a blue long-sleeved shirt, and a black jacket, according to the sheriff’s office.
The area where Modglin was last seen is located in Palmetto, in Manatee County, north of the Bradenton–Sarasota metro area. Law enforcement has not released additional details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance but is urging anyone who may have seen him or has information about his whereabouts to come forward.
Missing endangered adult cases typically involve individuals who may be at higher risk due to medical, mental health, or cognitive conditions. Authorities stress that timely information from the public can be critical in helping locate missing persons safely.
Residents in Palmetto and surrounding communities are encouraged to check home security footage, doorbell cameras, and to remain alert if they were in the area Saturday afternoon.
Anyone with information is asked to contact the Manatee County Sheriff’s Office at (941) 747-3011. Tips can be reported immediately.
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