Above: Bendig, circa 2000
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: December 2, 2000 from Juniata County, Pennsylvania Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: November 12, 1924 Age: 76 years old Height and Weight: 5'9, 152 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Gray hair, green eyes. Bendig is balding. His nickname is Tom. He has a vertical sixteen-inch scar on his chest from heart bypass surgery and a surgical scar on the inside of his leg extending from the ankle to the thigh. Bendig wears a full set of dentures. He has metal bolts implanted in his left ankle and he has indentation marks on his forehead from shrapnel. He is supposed to wear eyeglasses, but his were left behind. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A burgundy San Francisco 49ers sweatshirt, a brown leather jacket, gray sweatpants, a green baseball cap with the word "Eagles" on it and a gold chain with a gold saint's pendant. Medical Conditions: Bendig has Alzheimer's Disease and is required to take medication to control his condition.
Details of Disappearance
Bendig was last seen leaving his residence in the 4500 block of Tampa Street in Juniata County, Pennsylvania at approximately 8:20 p.m. on December 2, 2000. He has never been heard from again. Bendig may frequent areas near Anne and Memphis Street, Anne and Aramingo Avenue and Center City in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated August 31, 2005; distinguishing characteristics updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Philadelphia Police Department
215-685-1177
OR
215-685-3258
Philadelphia Police Department
The National Center for Missing Adults
North American Missing Persons Network