Silver Alert issued for Hernando County man | News

HERNANDO CO., Fla. -- The Hernando County Sheriff's Office has issued a Silver Alert for 79-year-old Thomas McManus, who was last seen on February 9 around 7 p.m.

According to deputies, McManus said he was going to Pennsylvania to straighten out some financial issues with some property he owns. The family tells deputies, however, that there are no financial issues and that McManus suffers from an irreversible deterioration of intellectual faculties condition, but is not currently prescribed any medication.

Thomas McManus is 5'10" approximately 225 pounds with grey hair and balding. He wears glasses and has a strong New York accent. Family members could not provide a clothing description, but he is known to wear blue jeans and a collared shirt. He was last seen driving a 4-door 2007 Buick Lacern with Florida tag DV4383A.

Deputies say he has gone missing twice before. He's been known to pull off to the side of the road when tired to sleep, possibly at a rest area, truck stop, or parking lot.

If anyone comes into contact with McManus, they are asked to contact the Hernando County Sheriff's Office at 352-754-6850.