Police need your help to find a missing Pembroke Pines man who recently had brain surgery.
Update 10:40 a.m.: Collie Walker was found and is good health, according to Pembroke Pines police.
Collie Walker, 39, was last seen walking in the area of Southwest 118th Avenue and 16th Street around 8 a.m. Tuesday, according to Pembroke Pines police.
He “may be suffering from side effects” of a recent brain surgery, according to police.
Collie Walker, 39 Pembroke Pines Police
Walker is said to be wearing red and black pajama bottoms, a white top and gray socks.
He is six-foot-one and about 135 pounds.
Anyone who sees Walker is asked to contact the Pembroke Pines Police Department at 954-431-2200 or Crime Stoppers at 954-493-TIPS.
MISSING PERSON: Multiple units are in the area of SW 118 Avenue & SW 16 Street searching for endangered missing person Collie Walker. Collie is a 39-year-old black male, 6'1, approx. 135 lbs. He may be suffering from side effects of recent brain surgery. 1/ pic.twitter.com/D45qLvXGd4
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