Broward County

Police want help finding 82-year-old missing from a Broward assisted living facility

Margate resident John Bigelow is 82 years old and is dealing with mental health issues (depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia) along with sight loss in an eye.

And, according to police, he’s been missing from the Caring Village of Margate assisted living facility since Wednesday night around 8:21.

John Bigelow
John Bigelow Margate Police Department

Bigelow stands about six feet and weighs between 225 and 250 pounds. He sports a gray beard and has black hair and brown eyes.

He was last seen walking east on Kimberly Boulevard from Rock Island Road, about half a mile from the ALF at 6810 SW Seventh St., wearing a blue shirt, black sweatshirt and khaki shorts.

Anybody who knows anything about Bigelow’s whereabouts should reach out to the Margate Police Department, 954-972-7111, or call 954-764-4357 (HELP).

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