Staff Report / jaxlocal.org

**Missing Person Located Safely in Jacksonville**

Jacksonville, Florida – James Z. Ward, an 83-year-old man, who was reported missing and classified as an endangered adult, has been located safely.

Mr. Ward, who suffers from Dementia, was last seen at approximately 7:30 AM near the 6100 block of Ramar Court in Northwest Jacksonville. Following his disappearance, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office circulated his information to the community in hopes of finding him.

James Z. Ward is described as a Black male, standing 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing 208 pounds. He has brown eyes and silver/white hair. At the time he went missing, he was wearing black pants and a black shirt.

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office thanked the community for their assistance in helping to locate Mr. Ward. For anyone who has information regarding missing persons, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office can be contacted at 904-630-0500.

Source: Jacksonville Sheriff's Office | Jacksonville FL

Source Type: Police

Source Location: Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL

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