Purple Alert for missing Tampa player Anthony Roldan

TAMPA, Florida – A Purple Alert has been issued for a missing Tampa man with autism.

According to police, 33-year-old Anthony Roldan was last seen Tuesday at his home on W Pine Street, at the corner of N Rome Avenue.

Roldan is described as being 5’7″ tall and weighing between 220 and 230 pounds. He has a thick beard and hair. He was last seen wearing a red short-sleeved shirt and dark gray/light black sweatpants.

Roldan’s family says his performance is at the level of an eight- or nine-year-old and that he has also been diagnosed with schizophrenia.

Anyone who sees Roldan or knows where he might be is asked to call Tampa Police at (813) 231-6130.

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A Purple Alert is issued when an adult over the age of 18 with mental, cognitive, intellectual or developmental disabilities goes missing.

It was introduced by Florida politicians in July 2022 and has since helped find more than 250 people.

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