Search underway for missing 79-year-old man last seen in Lehigh Acres

LEE COUNTY, Fla. —

Lee County deputies are searching for a missing 79-year-old man who was last seen on Atherton Avenue in Lehigh Acres.

Joceli Coutinho is 5 feet three inches tall, weighs 175 pounds, has grey hair and brown eyes.

According to the Lee County Sheriff's Office, he was wearing a blue jacket with white stripes and blue pants. LCSO also said he was seen near Buckingham Road and Ada Avenue.

Lee County Sheriff's Office (LCSO)

A photo of 79-year-old Joceli Coutinho, who was reported missing in Lee County

Anyone with information about his whereabouts can contact the Lee County Sheriff's Office at 239-477-1000 or SWFL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.

This is a developing story and will be updated.

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