UPDATE as of 8:20 a.m. on Thursday, October 19, 2023

Josephine Baron was located in Sumter County and is safe. 

END OF UPDATE 

Original News Release: 

Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
- Patrol Operations Bureau

Josephine Baron (Missing)
DOB: 09/08/1945
Address: 3301 Alt 19 North Lot 167, Dunedin
Vehicle: 2014 Silver Honda CRV (FL Tag 2778PE)

PINELLAS COUNTY – On Wednesday, October 18, 2023, deputies assigned to the Patrol Operations Bureau issued a Silver Alert for 78-year-old Josephine Baron.

According to deputies, Baron was last seen this morning leaving her residence, located at 3301 Alt 19 North in Dunedin at approximately 9:30 a.m. 

Baron is believed to be driving a 2014 Silver Honda CRV, bearing Florida tag 2778PE. She suffers from memory issues.

She is described as a white female, 5’03” tall and 150 pounds.

Baron has been entered into FCIC/NCIC as a Missing/Endangered Adult. If you have any information on Baron’s whereabouts, you are asked to notify law enforcement immediately.

Below is a photo of Baron and a photo of the vehicle she is driving.