Leslie Leroy Leary, a 57-year-old white male, was last seen in Ocala, Florida on January 25, 2026. Known as "Les," he is described as being between 5'5" and 5'7" tall and weighing between 240 and 260 pounds. He has graying hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, Leary was wearing a red long-sleeve sweatshirt, black sweatpants, and a grey beanie.
The circumstances surrounding Leary's disappearance indicate he was traveling east from Ocala towards the Ocala National Forest. On January 28, 2026, three days after he was last seen, some of his personal belongings were discovered in Astor, Florida, which is located on the border of the Ocala National Forest. However, this discovery has not yet produced any leads as to his current whereabouts.
The Ocala Police Department is investigating his disappearance and has assigned case number 202600017656. A report was filed on January 31, 2026. His case, #MP156744, has been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System. Authorities are seeking any information that may help in locating Leslie Leary.Last Seen: Jan 25, 2026
