Deputies searching for missing elderly man

TRAVIS COUNTY, Texas (KXAN) — Sheriff’s deputies are searching for a man with dementia who went missing on foot Sunday.

Antonio Barboa Perea, 87, went missing from his home in the 6900 block of Evelyn Road at about 6 a.m. Sunday, according to Travis County Emergency Services.

Officials say Perea is 5 feet 6 inches tall, weighs 160 pounds and has brown hair and gray eyes. He was last seen wearing a red shirt and maroon pants.

Authorities are focusing their search around his home and an HEB store at I-35 and William Cannon that he often visits.

STARFlight spent part of Sunday searching for Perea and sheriff’s deputies continue their search. Authorities believe today’s heat poses a danger to the man.

If you see Perea, please call 911.