The person at the center of this case
Thomas Bendig
Missing Person · Open
25 years waiting · since 2000
Missing Person: Thomas Bendig
Justice for Thomas Bendig — the trail went cold in 2000, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why were his glasses left behind at the residence? This suggests an unexpected departure.
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clue
Lead #2What was the significance of his jewelry—a gold chain with a Saint pendant—and could it help identify him if found?
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witness
Lead #3Did any neighbors or family members notice anything unusual on the evening of December 2, 2000?
Thomas Bendig, a 76-year-old man, disappeared from his residence in Philadelphia on December 2, 2000, last seen around 8:20 PM wearing a burgundy San Francisco 49ers sweatshirt and green Eagles cap. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown, and no confirmed sightings or leads have resolved the case after more than two decades. Anyone with information about Thomas Bendig's whereabouts is urged to contact the Philadelphia Police Department's 24th District.
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Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division)
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location
Lead #4Has a thorough search been conducted in the Tampa Street area and surrounding neighborhoods?
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NamUs case MP765. Missing person: Thomas Bendig.
Last known contact: 2000-12-02 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: Unknown.
Thomas was last seen at approximately 8:20pm at his residence in the vicinity of the 4500 block of Tampa St. in Philadelphia, PA.
Demographics: 76 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 152 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Green.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Burgundy sweatshirt with "San Francisco 49ers" on it, gray sweatpants, brown leather jacket, green baseball cap with the word "Eagles" on it.; Eyewear: Glasses (left at residence); Jewelry: Gold chain with a gold pendent of a "Saint" on it.. Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division) | 00-25-120354.
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2000-12-02
20:20Last Seen at Residence
Thomas Bendig was last seen at approximately 8:20 PM at his residence in the vicinity of the 4500 block of Tampa Street in Philadelphia, PA.
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Case Information
Incident:December 2, 2000 at 8:20 PM
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 2, 2000 at 8:20 PM
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863093
You can remain anonymous