Missing Orlando man’s abandoned car found on Turnpike, deputies say

Local authorities are searching for a missing Orlando man who reportedly abandoned his vehicle on Florida’s Turnpike.

Ali Amir Bowden, 24, was last seen driving his red Honda Civic from his home, which is located in the area of Meadowpark Avenue and Boca Woods Drive in Orlando, on Friday May 8, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office.

Later that same day, OCSO deputies located Bowden’s car on Florida’s Turnpike, near mile marker 308 in Sumter County.

“There is concern for Ali’s well-being because he has not contacted his family since he was last seen,” said OCSO in a media release.

Bowden stands 6’2” tall, weighs around 150 pounds, and has blue eyes and dark brown hair.

If anyone has information regarding the whereabouts of Ali Amir Bowden, please contact the Orange County Sheriff’s Office at 407-836-4357 or dial 911.