Miami-Dade Seeks Missing 79-Year-Old Man

Sheriff's Office asks public to help locate Manuel R. Farias Rivero, last seen leaving a Southwest Miami-Dade home.

Updated on Nov. 4, 2026 in Accidents

Miami-Dade Seeks Missing 79-Year-Old Man

The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office reported 79-year-old Manuel R. Farias Rivero missing after he was last seen leaving the 14800 block of Southwest 105th Court in a large sedan around 3:30 p.m. Tuesday. Detectives said he has not contacted his family and may be in need of services.

Why it matters

Detectives believe Farias Rivero may need medical or other assistance, and public tips could help locate him quickly. The report affects residents of Miami and Southwest Miami-Dade who may see or encounter him.

The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office has classified Farias Rivero as missing and is actively seeking public assistance. Investigators have not yet determined what he was wearing or where he may have gone.

The players

Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office

The county law enforcement agency responsible for the missing person search and investigation in Miami-Dade County.

The details

Farias Rivero, who has brown eyes and is bald, was last seen leaving the 14800 block of Southwest 105th Court in a large sedan. He stands 5 feet, 6 inches tall and weighs 170 pounds; anyone with information is asked to contact the sheriff's office.

Tuesday, around 3:30 p.m.: Farias Rivero was last seen leaving the Southwest 105th Court block.

Residents in Southwest Miami-Dade should watch for a 79-year-old man matching Farias Rivero's description and contact the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office with any information. Anyone who sees him should note his vehicle and location and report it promptly.

The takeaway

Reporting a sighting of a missing older adult quickly, even with incomplete details, can help investigators locate them sooner and connect them with needed care.