NEWS RELEASE

The van of missing person Richard Brinkley was located in a canal near the 500 block of 8th Avenue SW on April 16, 2015, around 7:15PM. The body of a male subject believed to be Mr. Brinkley was located in the canal near the van.  The cause of death is under investigation and will be pending an autopsy.

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Sheriff’s Office releases information on missing and possibly endangered adult

NEWS RELEASE

The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office is attempting to locate Richard Lyle Brinkley (69) of Vero Beach, Florida in order to check his welfare and safety. Mr. Brinkley was last seen by neighbors on April 14, 2015, around 1PM. His wife recently passed away and his pets were left in his home unattended. Neighbors reported this is unusual behavior for Mr. Brinkley and it is believed he is upset over the loss of his wife.

He is described as a white male, 5’10”, 190lbs, blue eyes and grey/white hair.

He is believed to be in his 2004 blue Chevy van with the Florida tag Y7NST but his direction of travel remains unknown. The van may be towing a wooden trailer. Investigators with the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office are following leads and speaking with family and friends in their attempts to locate and check Mr. Brinkley’s safety.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Indian River County Sheriff’s Office at 772-978-6240 and refer to case number 2015-61633.