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Orlando police seek public’s help finding missing man
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Orlando police seek public’s help finding missing man

  • January 17, 2026

Hector Luis Ramos Mendez last seen in area of 4419 South Semoran Boulevard

Hector Luis Ramos Mendez (Orlando Police Department)

ORLANDO, Fla. – The Orlando Police Department is seeking the public’s help locating a man with a cognitive disorder last seen on Saturday afternoon.

Police said that Hector Luis Ramos Mendez was last seen in area of 4419 South Semoran Boulevard around 2 p.m.

According to OPD, Mendez has a cognitive disorder that could prevent him from returning home

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Police said Mendez is known to frequent the Lake Fredrica Plaza area, including the Walmart at 3838 South Semoran Boulevard.

Mendez was last seen wearing blue jeans and a gray shirt, which is the same outfit shown in the photo at the top of this story.

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Orlando Police are actively searching for Hector Luis Ramos Mendez, a missing adult last seen in the area of 4419 South Semoran Boulevard. He has a cognitive disorder that could prevent him from returning home and is known to frequent the Lake… pic.twitter.com/I59zK3JeHJ

— Orlando Police (@OrlandoPolice) January 17, 2026

If you see him or have any information on his whereabouts, please contact the Orlando Police Department immediately 321-235-5300.

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