Felix Valdez, 55, was last seen on January 17, 2026, on foot in the Figura Avenue area of Fort Myers, Florida. His family reported him missing the same day after he walked away from his residence and did not return. He is considered endangered and needs medication he does not have with him.

Valdez is described as a Hispanic/Latino male, about 6 feet 1 inch tall and 200 pounds, with graying black hair and brown eyes. Surveillance footage showed him leaving home in a dark blue hoodie and red Crocs; another report added a green undershirt and blue shorts. He has dementia, Alzheimer’s, and diabetes, and his long-term memory is tied to Hendry County, where he lived most of his life and which he may be trying to reach.

K-9 units tracked his scent to Palm Beach Boulevard at Marsh Avenue, roughly a mile from his home. There were unconfirmed sightings of a man matching his description walking southbound on Marsh Avenue as recently as January 24. If anyone has information on Felix Valdez, please contact the Lee County Sheriff’s Office at 239-477-1000 or SWFL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.