Summary based on the NamUs case record (CP999656368) and
1 other sourceAdrian Jay Apgar, a 58-year-old man from Lakeland, Florida, was last seen on June 3, 2019. He reportedly left his residence on foot and has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Apgar was described as a white male, standing at 6 feet tall, weighing 225 pounds, with gray or partially gray hair.
Few details are available regarding the specific circumstances of Apgar's disappearance.
Information about what he was wearing on the day he went missing has not been publicly released. It is also unknown where he was headed or his state of mind at the time he was last seen. His case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under the number MP61609.
Publicly available information reveals that Apgar had a history of unusual and dangerous incidents in the years prior to his disappearance. In November 2006, he was attacked by an alligator in Lake Parker after reportedly smoking crack cocaine and entering the water naked. The attack resulted in severe injuries, including a partially severed arm.
In March 2008, another incident occurred at Saddle Creek Park in Lakeland. Polk County Sheriff's deputies found Apgar's unoccupied truck and, upon searching the area, discovered him naked in the water, walking toward an alligator. He was taken into protective custody under the Baker Act and transported to a local medical center. During this incident, he claimed to have been bitten by a snake while looking for an alligator and told deputies he knew he was "gambling" with his life. There have been no reported updates on the investigation into Adrian Jay Apgar's whereabouts since his 2019 disappearance.Last Seen: Jun 3, 2019
