The Bay County Sheriff’s Office is looking for an elderly man missing since yesterday from his home on County Road 2321.
Albert Earnest Burkey, age 71, was last seen about 1:30 p.m. January 1, 2014, by a family member at his home on County Road 2321, Lot 2. He is believed to be driving a white 2000 Chevrolet Astro Van, Florida tag number 007YZJ. Burkey left behind his cell phone and medications. Burkey has to use an oxygen tank continuously and family members are concerned he may soon run out of oxygen.
Albert Earnest Burkey is described as 6’2”. About 210 pounds, with a full head of short gray hair and hazel eyes. He was wearing a shirt, blue jeans and sandals.
Anyone with information on Albert Earnest Burkey is asked to call Inv. Dennis Rozier at the BCSO at 248-2147 or Crime Stoppers at 785-TIPS.
Prepared by R. Corley
Information by Cpl. J. Larson
Approved by Major T. Ford
January 02, 2014