Orlando police searching for 69-year-old missing man with cognitive conditions

Police search for 2 missing men in Central Florida area

Police are searching for two missing men in the Central Florida area. The first is 73-year-old Cary Peterson from Winter Park, and the second is 69-year-old Anthony Hester.

ORLANDO, Fla. - The Orlando Police Department is asking for the public's help in locating a missing 69-year-old man with cognitive conditions that may be without his necessary medication.

Can you help find Anthony Hester?

What we know:

Anthony Hester, 69, was last seen around noon on Thursday leaving the Harmony Retirement Center, which is located at 1411 El Paso Ave. in Orlando.

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Police say Hester was last seen wearing a gray shirt, black shorts and using a black walker. 

Antony Hester, 69, was last seen around noon on Thursday in Orlando. (Credit: Orlando Police Department)

Authorities are concerned about Hester's safety, as he has cognitive conditions and may be without his necessary medication.

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Staff and residents said Hester frequently visits the area near Wawa at 3025 Curry Ford Road, but officers have canvassed the area with no success.

What you can do:

Officials are asking anyone with information on Hester's location to call the Orlando Police Department at (407) 246-2470.