Police search for disabled Apopka man with schizophrenia

Harry Holmes, 61, has difficulty caring for himself, police say

Harry Holmes

APOPKA, Fla. – Authorities are searching for a man who was last seen by Apopka Retirement Center staff at 750 South Alabama Ave. around 8:30 p.m. Saturday.

Police said Harry Holmes, 61, is considered disabled and has difficulty taking care of himself without assistance. He has been diagnosed with schizophrenia and is in need of medication.

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Holmes is described as black, 5 feet 11 inches and 160 pounds with gray hair.

He was last seen wearing a T-shirt with the word "Hawaii" on the chest and yellow or off-white shorts.

Anyone with information on Holmes' whereabouts is asked to call the Apopka Police Department at 407-703-1757.


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