Police expand search for missing Largo man with dementia

Largo police are still searching for a man with dementia who disappeared on Friday morning.

What we know:

Police say Petro Kuqo, 87, was last seen leaving his home located at 1845 Oak Trail West around 9 a.m. on Friday.

He was last seen on camera walking through the parking lot of the apartment complex heading northbound toward US-19 in a grey pajama-type shirt, dark grey sweatpants and black shoes.

Courtesy: Largo Police Department

Police held a press conference on Monday afternoon to outline their search efforts for Kuqo. They say he just moved to the area two weeks ago, so he is unfamiliar with the area.

Kuqo is 5'3" and is about 165 pounds with brown eyes and grey hair.

Largo police say Kuqo does not speak English, and he did not take his cellphone, money, or ID with him.

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Courtesy: Largo Police Department

Multiple drones, helicopters, boats and jetskis have been deployed to search for Kuqo.

What you can do:

Anyone with information on Kuqo’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Largo Police Department at 727-587-6730.

The Source: This article was written with information provided by the Largo Police Department and a previous FOX 13 News report. 

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