Purple Alert issued in Marion County after elderly man disappears
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An 82-year-old man was reported missing and endangered on Tuesday, sparking a Purple Alert in the area, according to the Ocala Police Department.In a release, police identified the missing man as Sylvester Cotto, who was last seen around 10:30 a.m. on Tuesday.At the time, he was reportedly driving a gray 2007 Dodge Ram pickup truck with a Florida license plate, reading “KYCZ05.”Police added Cotto was apparently heading north on North Pine Avenue from Northwest 35th Street.“At the time he was last seen, Cotto was wearing a navy blue shirt, black jeans, and brown boat shoes,” the release continues. “Anyone who sees Cotto or his vehicle is urged to call 911 immediately.”