Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP155306)
An urgent search is underway for 55-year-old Felix Valdez, who was last seen on January 17, 2026, in Fort Myers, Florida. The Lee County Sheriff's Office is asking for the public's help in locating Mr. Valdez, who is considered endangered. He was last seen on foot in the area of Figura Avenue. His family reported him missing the same day after he walked away from his residence and did not return.
Valdez, who suffers from dementia, Alzheimer's, and diabetes, is described as a Hispanic/Latino male, standing approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing around 200 pounds. He has graying black hair and brown eyes. Surveillance footage captured him leaving his home wearing a dark blue hoodie and red Crocs. Another report mentioned he was wearing a dark blue hoodie, a green undershirt, and blue shorts.
The family has expressed deep concern for his well-being, particularly as he is without his necessary medication. They note that while he has lived in Fort Myers for a few years, his memory is rooted in Hendry County, where he resided for most of his life, and he may be attempting to travel there. Search efforts by the Lee County Sheriff's Office, including the use of K-9 units, tracked his scent to the intersection of Palm Beach Boulevard and Marsh Avenue, about a mile from his home. There have been unconfirmed sightings of a man matching his description walking southbound on Marsh Avenue as recently as January 24th. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Felix Valdez is urged to contact the Lee County Sheriff's Office at 239-477-1000 or SWFL Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS.Last Seen: Jan 17, 2026
