Massive search underway for missing VLE man, foul play suspected

The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office has 40 units and a helicopter responding to the Vero Lake Estates community Wednesday morning to assist in the search for a missing resident. Foul play is suspected in the disappearance of John Robert Spencer, 41.

New information from overnight indicates that Spencer was last seen in the 8600 block of 95th Avenue Tuesday afternoon, where his vehicle was located.

Spencer is described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes.

Anyone who has any information with regards to his whereabouts or where he has been in the last couple days is asked to call 911, contact Detective Thimmer at (772) 978-6188, or remain anonymous and eligible for a cash reward by calling Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 273-8477, go to www.TCWatch.org, or submit a tip through its app, P3 Tips.

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Posted: 7:30 p.m. – Nov. 23

Detectives investigating disappearance of VLE man

The Indian River County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating the disappearance of a Vero Lake Estates resident.

John Robert Spencer has not been seen in the last few days and has been reported missing. He is described as a 41-year-old white male standing 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing 185 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes.

Anyone who has any information with regards to his whereabouts or where he has been in the last couple days is asked to contact Detective Thimmer at (772) 978-6188. Or remain anonymous and eligible for a cash reward by calling Treasure Coast Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 273-8477, go to www.TCWatch.org, or submit a tip through its app, P3 Tips.