Missing-endangered man in Charlotte County last known to be in Polk County

James Bernard Pidgeon, 79, is considered missing and endangered Thursday, Jan. 14, 2021. Credit: Shared by Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office.

Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office issued a Silver Alert for a man who is considered missing and endangered Thursday night and hopes the public can help investigators find him.

According to CCSO, 79-year-old James Bernard Pidgeon was last seen at the Gulf Cove Moose Lodge at 4212 N. Access Road in Englewood East.

Pidgeon is said to be driving a black 2007 Chevrolet Colorado pickup truck with a white “Boston Strong” sticker on the right rear window, along with a white horse sticker on the left rear window.

(Left) Is an image of Pidgeon pickup truck, and (right) is where Pidgeon was last seen at the Moose Lodge. Credit: Shared by Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office.

Investigators say Pidgeon was last known to be traveling southbound on US-27 at I-4 in Polk County.

Anyone with information about Pigeon’s whereabouts can contact Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office at 941-639-0013.

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