Purple Alert issued for missing autistic man from Tampa

Anthony Junior Roldan (Tampa Police Department)

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Tampa police issued a Purple Alert Wednesday for a missing man with autism.

Anthony Junior Roldan, 33, was last seen Tuesday at his home in the 1700 block of West Pine Street.

Roldan is described as a Hispanic male with a bushy beard and hair, weighing between 220 and 240 pounds. He is 5’7″ tall.

He was last seen at home wearing grey sweatpants and the red short sleeve shirt seen in the photo below.

According to police, Roldan has the functional capacity of an eight or nine year old and has been diagnosed with schizophrenia.

Anyone who sees him is asked to call Tampa Police at (813) 231-6130.