JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office says a missing 80-year-old was found dead inside his home Thursday evening after a search.
Police say Ferdinand D. Holford, 80, was reported missing by a friend this week.
The incident report released by JSO said Holford was found in the attic.
The case has been cleared as non criminal, according to the report.
Just after 2:45 p.m. Thursday, patrol officers were dispatched to the area of West Carbondale Drive and Lauder Avenue in reference to a missing person.
JSO says the victim was last seen on July 12 by neighbors in the area of West Carbondale Drive and Lauder Avenue.
Due to the victim's age, police say they were trying to locate him in an effort to ascertain his safety.
"We are sad to report Ferdinand Holford was located deceased inside his residence," said JSO. "Thank you to all who assisted by sharing the information."
