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Family seeks help finding missing man last seen in Palm Bay

Archie “Dave” Richards was last seen Monday morning and needs medication, his family says

Archie Dave Richards Richards drives a bright blue 2017 Toyota Tacoma. Family members stated he was attempting to travel to his home in Malabar off Hall Road, likely taking a route along Valkaria Road. Richards' grandson released a photograph of his grandfather wearing a red shirt and urged anyone with information to contact emergency services.

PALM BAY, Fla. — A family is asking for help finding Archie “Dave” Richards, who was last seen leaving a Palm Bay cafe Monday morning.

Richards left the Family Tradition Cafe in Bayside Lakes around 7:45 a.m. Nov. 2, according to his grandson.

His family said he needs medication and described his disappearance as a medical emergency.

Last seen driving a blue pickup

Richards drives a bright blue 2017 Toyota Tacoma. His grandson said he was likely heading home to Malabar, off Hall Road, and may have traveled along Valkaria Road.

The family said Palm Bay police and the Brevard County Sheriff’s Office were searching for him.

His grandson shared a photograph showing Richards wearing a red shirt and asked for the public’s help.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call 911.

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