MANATEE COUNTY, Fla. — A 69-year-old man who borrowed his employer's truck and went missing shortly after on Aug. 20 was found safe, officials said.
The Manatee County Sheriff's Office said on Aug. 20, William Golden used the truck to make a delivery from Sarasota to 1112 Manatee Avenue East in Bradenton.
His employer contacted MCSO to report him missing on Aug. 29.
Detectives learned later that the truck was found on Aug. 21, abandoned on I-75 in Manatee County.
Officials attempted to contact Golden by phone but haven't received an answer.
Finally, on Sept. 4, MCSO said that Golden was found safe. There are no other details about his disappearance at this time.
Brides, families fighting for refunds after event venue closes suddenly
“We’ve struggled so hard to scrape the money to be able to do this for her,” Irizarry said. “She’s my only girl and I wanted this so much for her.”
Couples and families who had weddings and events planned at a well-known venue that abruptly closed claim they’re out thousands of dollars and aren’t being given refunds. Annette Irizarry was supposed to hold her 15-year-old daughter’s quinceañera in August at the Clearwater location and said she’s now out the $6,160 she paid. Without that money, Irizarry said she can’t afford to have her daughter’s celebration somewhere else.
