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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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Lead #1Why did Thomas leave his residence without his glasses, which were left behind?
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Lead #2What is the significance of the gold chain with a Saint pendant he was wearing?
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Lead #3Were there any signs of forced entry or struggle at his residence?
Thomas Bendig, a 76-year-old man, disappeared from his residence near the 4500 block of Tampa Street in Philadelphia on December 2, 2000, at approximately 8:20 PM. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown, and investigators have not determined whether he left voluntarily or met with foul play. Despite over two decades passing, the case remains open and any information about his whereabouts could be crucial to resolving what happened to him.
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Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division)
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Lead #4Did any neighbors or residents in the area observe Thomas leaving or any suspicious activity that evening?
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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 Sighting
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:August 6, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 2, 2000 at 8:20 PM
Last Updated:August 6, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863093
You can remain anonymous