Above Images: Bracken, circa 2009
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: November 25, 2009 from Highland Park, Michigan Classification: Endangered Missing Age: 80 years old Height and Weight: 5'6, 120 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: African-American male. Gray hair, brown eyes. Bracken has a mustache. He wears eyeglasses. His nicknames are Bill and Sonny. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A cream and olive-striped sweater, tan pants and black shoes. Medical Conditions: Bracken suffers from Alzheimer's Disease.
Details of Disappearance
Bracken was last seen in Highland Park, Michigan on November 25, 2009. He left home between 4:00 and 5:00 p.m. while his wife was cooking the next day's Thanksgiving Dinner, and boarded the southbound Woodward Avenue SMART bus. He didn't have any money or identification with him at the time, but the driver gave him a free ride. He told the driver he wanted to go to get to east Warren and Burns, which is near where his sister lives. He has never been heard from again. Few details are available in his case.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.
Last updated June 6, 2011; casefile added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Highland Park Police Deparment
313-252-0050
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