PANAMA CITY — Authorities are seeking information on a man who went missing after losing his job, home and pets according to a Bay County Sheriff’s Office news release.
BCSO is conducting a search for missing person Calvin Sowell. Sowell, 54, is believed to be endangered due to suicidal statements and messages he sent to family members. According to Sowell’s family, he was depressed after losing his job, being evicted from his home, and having to turn his family pets over to animal control because he could no longer care for them, BCSO reported.
BCSO was contacted at about 2 p.m. Wednesday by Sowell’s family. The search continues with the assistance of the BCSO Air Unit in the area of Highway 22 at the Bay County line.
Sowell is believed to be driving a gold 1997 Chevrolet truck, Florida tag ARDS38. Anyone with information about Calvin Sowell is asked to contact the Bay County Sheriff’s Office at (850) 747-4700.