Newton Whidden, 85 years old at the time, was last seen on August 20, 2012, in Sarasota, Florida. On the day of his disappearance, he visited a pharmacy on 10th Street, where he left behind his cellphone. This was the last confirmed sighting of him. Newton, a white male with gray hair and hazel eyes, stands 5'9" and weighs around 135 pounds. He was reportedly wearing a long-sleeved plaid shirt and tan slacks.
After his disappearance, his white 2000 Dodge Caravan was found abandoned nearly 100 miles away in a rural area near Okeechobee, Florida. Despite an extensive search in the area, no further trace of Newton was found. At the time of his disappearance, he had his wallet, keys, checkbook, and identification with him, none of which were recovered. Although in generally good health, his family mentioned that he sometimes experienced confusion.
Newton’s case remains unsolved, and the Sarasota County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate. A Silver Alert was issued to help locate him due to his age and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.Last Seen: Aug 20, 2012
