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Collier County deputies ask public for help locating missing 76-year-old man last seen in North Naples
Collier County deputies are asking the public for assistance in locating a 76-year-old man who was last seen in North Naples. The Collier County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) reports the man, identified as James Nicoletta, was last seen on September 13 while visiting friends in North Naples and has not been heard from since.
According to the CCSO chronology, Nicoletta was expected to travel from North Naples back to Jensen Beach to meet family but never arrived or made contact. Family members reported him missing after failing to make the planned connection, prompting deputies to open an active missing-person inquiry.
CCSO has provided a physical description: approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall, about 160 pounds, with gray hair and brown eyes. Deputies have publicly requested anyone with information about Nicoletta’s whereabouts to contact the Collier County Sheriff’s Office. The agency has not released additional investigative details or confirmed any sightings.
At present, the documented case status is that deputies are seeking the public’s help in locating Nicoletta; family members remain concerned. Anyone with information is asked to call CCSO at 239-252-9300.
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