MARGATE, Fla. – Margate police have located a man who they said threatened to kill himself and others before he disappeared Tuesday night, authorities confirmed on Wednesday.
According to authorities, Gregory Whitney, 58, left his house around 10 p.m. Tuesday in a white Dodge Ram pickup truck with tag FLRNW8Q.
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Police said prior to leaving, he texted his wife several times stating that he wanted to die.
His wife called police and while officers were at the home, Whitney called his wife and officers heard him tell her, “I’m going to kill someone tonight,” authorities said.
Police believe Whitney was in possession of a semi-automatic handgun.
Authorities confirmed he was “safely recovered” Wednesday, but did not say where he was found or whether he will face charges or be hospitalized.