Sarasota man reported missing without his medication has been found, police say

The Sarasota Police Department announced Thursday they have found a previously missing man in need of medication.

Francis F. Anderson, 66, was found safe around 11 a.m. Thursday near South Tamiami Trail and Grove Street by Sarasota police.

Anderson was reported missing after he last seen in the 1400 block of 16th Street in Sarasota around 5 a.m. Wednesday morning.

Police did not believe he was in danger, he did require medication that he did not have with him, according to police.

Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call the Sarasota Police Department at (941)-316-1199.

This story was originally published April 18, 2018 at 4:00 PM with the headline "Sarasota man reported missing without his medication has been found, police say."