PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. (WFLA) – UPDATE | A Largo man who was reported missing on Tuesday night was safely located in St. Petersburg on Wednesday morning.

Deputies said Robert Bretland was found safe and will soon be reunited with his family. He has been medically evaluated and is okay.

Further information was not immediately available.

ORIGINAL STORY | Florida authorities issued a Silver Alert Wednesday for a 79-year-old man who went missing in Largo.

Robert Bretland was last seen in the 11000 block of 101st Street North on Tuesday, wearing a black polo shirt, black shorts, and grey deck shoes.

Investigators say Bretland may be traveling in a 2014, silver Kia Sorrento with the Florida tag CYTJ95. The vehicle is decorated with a Seattle Seahawks flag and a Salt Life sticker. It says “Bob” on the front license plate.

Authorities are asking anyone with information regarding Bretland’s whereabouts to call the Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office at 727-582-6200 or 911.

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