Lakeland, FL – A Florida Purple Alert has been issued for missing and endangered 48-year-old Duane Custer of Lakeland. Mr. Custer is believed to be traveling in a 2020 white GMC Acadia bearing Florida license tag BB56II. He was last seen on Friday, July 11, 2025, at 4:00 p.m. in the 3000 block of Covington Lane, Lakeland, Florida.
Mr. Custer is 5’9″ and weighs approximately 285 lbs. His head is bald and he has brown eyes. He was last known to be wearing a brown/white snap back hat, grey sleeveless jacket, black pants, white shoes and glasses. He has tattoos on both upper arms and a tattoo on his right forearm.
Detectives want to ensure Mr. Custer is safe and makes contact with his family. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Lakeland Police Department’s Emergency Communications Center at 863.834.6966.
