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MDSO: 87-year-old man reported missing from SW Miami-Dade found safe
By Litzy Grijalba at WSVN 7 News
· June 29, 2026
· 1 min read
The Miami -Dade Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Bureau’s Missing Persons Unit has recovered 87-year-old Rodrigo Portuondo. According to the MDSO Special Victims Bureau, Portuondo was last seen on Saturday in the 4600 Block of Southwest 127th Court. Portuondo was last seen wearing a burgundy shirt, g
Key takeaway According to the MDSO Special Victims Bureau, Portuondo was last seen on Saturday in the 4600 Block of Southwest 127th Court.
Why this matters in The Miami
The safe recovery of 87-year-old Rodrigo Portuondo is a welcome outcome for his loved ones and the community in southwest Miami-Dade. This case highlights the importance of the Missing Persons Unit in the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office, which works to locate vulnerable individuals, including seniors, who may be at risk due to their age or health conditions. The unit's efforts are crucial in a county with a large elderly population, where cases like Portuondo's can be particularly challenging due to the potential for victims to wander off and become disoriented. The fact that Portuondo was found safe after a relatively short period of time is a testament to the unit's diligence and the community's vigilance. As the county continues to grow and age, the work of the Missing Persons Unit will remain vital in ensuring the safety and well-being of Miami-Dade's most vulnerable residents.
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Category: business ·
Published: June 29, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office Special Victims Bureau’s Missing Persons Unit has recovered 87-year-old Rodrigo Portuondo. According to the MDSO Special Victims Bureau, Portuondo was last seen on Saturday in the 4600 Block of Southwest 127th Court. Portuondo was last seen wearing a burgundy shirt, g
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