Case Summary
- Case Type
- Missing Persons
- Location
- 1450 Southwest Sixth Street, Miami, FL
- Investigating Agency
- Miami Police
- Victim Count
- 1
- Case Status
- Active
The City of Miami Police Department has launched a public search for 72-year-old Jose Flexas, who went missing on Saturday in the Little Havana neighborhood. Authorities are requesting immediate assistance from community members to locate him safely.
Detectives reported that Flexas was last seen at 1450 Southwest Sixth Street in Miami, Florida. Police officers are actively investigating his disappearance alongside other recent unresolved missing person cases reported within the same vicinity.
Incident Overview
Detectives with the City of Miami Police Department reported that 72-year-old Jose Flexas was last seen on Saturday at 1450 Southwest Sixth Street in the Little Havana neighborhood of Miami. Flexas disappeared under undisclosed circumstances, prompting immediate search efforts by local authorities.
In addition to the ongoing search for Flexas, Miami Police continue to investigate other unresolved disappearances in the Little Havana area. Among them is 25-year-old Christopher Triana, who was reported missing nearly two months prior after last being seen along the 750 block of Southwest Seventh Street at approximately 9:00 a.m. on July 26.
Victim Information
Jose Flexas is described by authorities as a 72-year-old male standing 5 feet, 7 inches tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds. At the time of his disappearance, Flexas was last seen wearing an orange long sleeve shirt paired with blue jeans.
Police records also highlight the missing status of 25-year-old Christopher Triana in the same district. Triana is described as standing 5 feet, 9 inches tall, weighing approximately 160 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Triana was last seen wearing a dark blue hoodie, blue pants, and black and red sandals. He has distinct facial tattoos, including the word "fear" positioned underneath his right eye and a small cross positioned underneath his left eye.
Police Response
Upon receiving reports of the disappearance, officers and detectives with the City of Miami Police Department initiated search protocols in the Little Havana neighborhood. Responding personnel conducted localized inquiries around 1450 Southwest Sixth Street and distributed missing person identifiers to patrol units and neighboring jurisdictions across Miami-Dade County.
Investigation
The missing persons unit within the City of Miami Police Department is actively leading the investigation into the whereabouts of Jose Flexas. Investigators are examining surrounding areas in Little Havana, gathering potential surveillance video, and reviewing field reports to determine the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. Authorities are evaluating whether any connection exists between recent missing person reports in the area, including the earlier disappearance of Christopher Triana from Southwest Seventh Street.
Charges Filed
No criminal charges have been filed in connection with this missing persons case, as law enforcement agencies have not identified evidence of criminal action at this time. Under Florida criminal procedure and general legal practice, missing person reports are conducted as non-criminal welfare investigations unless law enforcement discovers evidence indicative of criminal conduct such as kidnapping, false imprisonment, unlawful restraint, or foul play.
In Florida criminal law, if an investigation reveals that an individual was unlawfully detained or taken against their will, prosecutors may file formal charges under relevant statutory provisions. Kidnapping, defined under Florida Statutes Section 787.01, is classified as a first-degree felony punishable by up to life imprisonment. False imprisonment under Florida Statutes Section 787.02 is typically classified as a third-degree felony, punishable by up to five years in state prison. Extortion, aggravated battery, or related offenses carry additional statutory penalties ranging from third-degree felonies to capital or life felonies. Because no suspect or criminal element has been established in this missing person inquiry, no formal charging document, information, or indictment has been submitted to the court system.
Court Information
Because no criminal charges or formal complaints have been filed, there is currently no court proceeding, judicial docket, or active case number associated with the disappearance of Jose Flexas in the Eleventh Judicial Circuit Court of Florida. In routine missing person inquiries, court intervention is absent unless law enforcement authorities seek search warrants, subpoenas for digital or telecommunication records, or formal grand jury indictments following an investigation that demonstrates criminal wrongdoing.
Should the police investigation yield evidence of a crime leading to an arrest, the prosecution would file an information or indictment with the clerk of the circuit court. The judicial process would then commence with an initial appearance or arraignment, where formal charges are presented to an accused individual, bail conditions are established, and legal representation is assigned or confirmed. Until such legal conditions are met, the matter remains strictly an active law enforcement missing person investigation.
Statements from Authorities
The City of Miami Police Department issued a public call for assistance, requesting that anyone with information regarding the location of Jose Flexas or the circumstances of his disappearance contact missing persons detectives directly at (305) 603-6300.
Public Safety Information
Members of the public who possess information regarding missing individuals or observed suspicious activity in the Little Havana area are encouraged to contact local law enforcement immediately. Anyone with details regarding Jose Flexas or Christopher Triana should call the Miami Police Department at (305) 603-6300 or dial 911 in the event of an emergency. For nationwide resources regarding missing adults and crisis support, individuals may contact national assistance hotlines or reach out to local public safety authorities.
What Happens Next
Miami Police detectives will continue to follow leads, interview community members, and analyze reported sightings in effort to trace the movements of Jose Flexas. If additional evidence or verified sightings emerge, investigators may expand search perimeters, issue public updates, or involve regional law enforcement partners. Should evidence of foul play be uncovered, the case will transition from a missing person inquiry to a formal criminal investigation overseen by homicide or major crimes detectives in coordination with the state attorney's office.
