Who:
Pinellas County Sheriff’s Office
Investigative Operations Bureau
-Robbery / Homicide Unit                

Joseph Andrew Phillips (Missing Person)
DOB: 04/19/1963
Address:  6501 Orient Road, Tampa

What:
Detectives assigned to the Robbery/Homicide Unit are investigating the disappearance of Joseph Phillips.

When:
Joseph Phillips was last seen in the late afternoon to early evening hours of March 31^st, 2018.

Where:
Joseph Phillips was last seen at Gandy Beach in Pinellas County on the south side of Gandy Boulevard. 

Why/How:
According to investigators, 54-year-old Joseph Phillips went to Gandy Beach with a group of friends on Saturday, March 31^st, 2018.  While at the beach, Joseph lost his cell phone and was left alone with his service dog “Trouble.”  Since then, family and friends of Joseph have been unable to make contact with him or locate him.  Joseph was supposed to fly to his home state on April 6^th, 2018, but never made the flight.  Joseph was last seen wearing a black shirt and a fedora.

On Sunday, April 1^st, 2018, Joseph’s service dog was found running in traffic on the west end of the Gandy Bridge. 

Detectives say Joseph suffers from a medical condition which require he take medication regularly.

Detectives are asking if anyone had any contact with Joseph or his service dog between March 31^st, 2018 and April 1^st, 2018 in the area of Gandy Beach to contact Detective Anthony Scarpati of the Robbery/Homicide Unit at (727) 582-5808; or to remain anonymous and be eligible for a reward contact Crime Stoppers at 1-800-873-TIPS or www.crimestoppersofpinellas.org .

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