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Deputies: Missing legally blind man found dead in St. Johns County

SJSO says Frank Robertson, 73, was reported missing early Wednesday morning.

ST. JOHNS COUNTY, Fla. — The St. Johns County Sheriff's Office says a missing 73-year-old man was found dead Thursday evening.

After an extensive search by multiple SJSO resources, Frank “Lewis” Robertson's body was found by the agency's dive team in the Del Webb community in Nocatee.

Robertson was reported missing early Wednesday morning and was legally blind. 

He was last seen at his residence between 2:30 and 3:30 a.m. SJSO says Robertson left with the family vehicle.

Investigators say it's unclear what lead to his car going into the pond but don't suspect any foul play.

The sheriff's office has not released any other information at this time. 

UPDATE RE MISSING ADULT FRANK “LEWIS” ROBERTSON: Yesterday morning, we released information that we were searching for...

Posted by St. Johns County Sheriff's Office on Thursday, May 13, 2021

BACKGROUND: 

The St. Johns County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help in locating a missing man who is legally blind.

SJSO says Frank Robertson, 73, was reported missing early Wednesday morning.

Deputies say he was last seen at his residence in the Nocatee area between 2:30 and 3:30 a.m. SJSO says Robertson left with the family vehicle.

The vehicle is a black Hyundai Sonata with license plate tag KQDF10.

Deputies are currently searching the gated community of Del Webb regarding the elderly man.

If you have any information about the current whereabouts or have seen Robertson, you are asked to contact your nearest local law enforcement agency or call SJSO at 904-824-8304.

Credit: SJSO

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