At about 9:32 a.m., Sept. 10, the Plant City Police Department responded to a residence in the 3500 block of Liles Lane in reference to a missing endangered adult male. Family members advised that white male, William Witherspoon, 74, was last seen at his residence between 4 and 5 a.m.
Witherspoon left his residence on foot and his whereabouts are unknown at this time. He is a white male with white hair and green eyes. He is 5-foot-6 and weighs about 180 pounds.
Detectives and officers are in the area searching for Witherspoon at this time. Anyone with information on Witherspoon should contact the Criminal Investigations Unit Capt. Susan Pruet or Sgt. James Cross at (813) 757-9200.
This investigation remains open and is ongoing.