Charles Lambert, 77-years-old, found and returned home after search

Charles Lambert Credit: Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office

Charles Lambert, a 77-year-old man, was found and returned to his Charlotte County home Thursday afternoon.

Deputies were searching for a 77-year-old man missing from his home since Wednesday afternoon.

According to the Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office, a search was underway for Charles Lambert, who walked out of his Moreland Avenue residence late Wednesday afternoon and has not been seen since. CCSO does not have a specific description of the clothes he may be wearing, and Lambert does not have a wallet or phone on him.

Peace River K9 Search and Rescue Association Inc. joined the search on Thursday. Anyone with information on Lambert’s whereabouts is asked to contact CCSO at (941) 639-2101.

Charles Lambert with a dog. Credit: Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office

Peace River K9 Search and Rescue Association Inc. Credit: Charlotte County Sheriff’s Office

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