Authorities in Miami-Dade County are on the lookout for Lydia Bermúdez, a 79-year-old woman classified as an endangered adult after she was last seen on Sunday around 2 p.m. in a residential area in southwest Miami-Dade.
Last Known Location
Bermúdez was last sighted near the 5000 block of SW 93 Court in the Westchester/Olympia Heights area, a suburban neighborhood with a significant Hispanic population, located approximately 11 miles southwest of downtown Miami. Since then, she has not been in touch with family or friends, raising concerns that she may require assistance.
Statewide Alert Issued
The Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office has declared her an "endangered adult," prompting the Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) to issue an official Silver Alert to extend the search statewide. The Florida Silver Alert is a public notification system managed by the FDLE to locate missing seniors over the age of 60 whose disappearance poses a credible threat to their safety.
Connected to the alert is a gray 2021 Toyota Tacoma with Florida license plate BU54GH. Authorities have not yet determined what Bermúdez was wearing at the time of her disappearance.
Physical Description
Lydia Bermúdez is described as a white woman with gray hair and brown eyes. She stands approximately 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighs around 140 pounds (about 64 kg).
How to Help: Contact Information
If you believe you have seen her or have any information regarding her whereabouts, please contact the authorities immediately without posting details on social media, to ensure reports can be verified and directed to the responsible investigators.
Contact points include:
- Deputy M. Eloi — Office: 305-715-3300 / Desk: 305-715-3275 / Email: u305897@mdso.com
- Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers — 305-471-8477 (305-471-TIPS)
- Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office — 305-743-7433
- Emergency — 911
The official FDLE flyer with Bermúdez's photo and information is available on the department's website. If you reside in the Westchester, Olympia Heights, or surrounding areas, please share this alert with neighbors and family to increase the search efforts. Every minute counts when an at-risk senior is missing.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Search for Lydia Bermúdez
What is a Silver Alert in Florida?
A Silver Alert in Florida is a public notification system used to find missing seniors over 60 whose disappearance poses a credible threat to their safety. It's managed by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Where was Lydia Bermúdez last seen?
Lydia Bermúdez was last seen near the 5000 block of SW 93 Court in the Westchester/Olympia Heights area of southwest Miami-Dade.
How can I help in the search for Lydia Bermúdez?
Anyone with information about Lydia Bermúdez's whereabouts should contact local authorities immediately using the provided contact numbers, without sharing details on social media.