The Jacksonville community is being asked to help find a missing man with a serious illness

The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is actively searching for Kyaw Thar, a 51-year-old man who was reported missing in the Spring Park area. Thar was last seen leaving his home in the 2700 block of Spring Park Road around 7 p.m. last night. According to a report from First Coast News, his disappearance sparked a police search after family members reported him missing around 10:50 that evening.

According to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office, Thar suffers from a medical condition that causes severe memory loss, making the search even more urgent. He is 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighs about 100 pounds, and is identified by the fact that he is missing four fingers on his right hand. On the day of his disappearance he was wearing a red shirt and dark trousers. The sheriff's office has issued a public safety alert and asked residents to help check cameras, vehicles and property that could help find Mr. Thar. This information was also shared by Action News Jax.

Law enforcement's concern is palpable, with a spokesperson stating, “Investigators continue to work diligently on this case. However, due to Mr Thar's severe memory loss due to illness, we are requesting assistance in ensuring his safety.” Community engagement is seen as crucial to efforts to safely recover Mr Thar. This call to action was confirmed in a social media update that confirmed the ongoing search, as noted in a post from the Jax Sheriff's Office on X.

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The Jacksonville Sheriff's Office is currently searching for 51-year-old Kyaw Thar in the Spring Park neighborhood. At approximately 10:50 p.m., Mr. Thar was reported missing by family members to the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office. Mr Thar was last seen leaving… pic.twitter.com/SilD4phkys

— Jax Sheriff's Office (@JSOPIO) December 15, 2024

Members of the public who may have information about the whereabouts of Kyaw Thar or have seen a person matching his description are asked to contact the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office at 904-630-0500 in the event of an immediate sighting or to call 911.