The Broward Sheriff's Office is actively searching for a 55-year-old man, Mario Bonilla, who has been reported missing since early Saturday from Weston, Florida. Authorities are now reaching out to the public in hopes of gathering information that will to quickly locate the missing man.
Bonilla was last spotted in the vicinity of the 16600 block of Hemingway Drive around 4 a.m. He stands at 5 feet, 8 inches tall, weighs approximately 170 pounds, and is described as having black hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a gray shirt and black shorts. According to WSVN, Bonilla was last seen driving a red 2003 Nissan Altima bearing the Florida license plate 687MKQ.
The authorities have expressed concern for Bonilla's well-being, classifying him as a potentially endangered person. This level of concern prompts a more urgent appeal for assistance from community members and the wider public alike.
Anyone with information regarding Mario Bonilla's whereabouts is strongly urged to reach out to the BSO Detective Chris Blankenship at 954-321-4268 or to call the BSO non-emergency number at 954-764-HELP (4357). The Broward Sheriff's Office disseminated this request for help via its official Twitter account, underlining the urgency in finding the missing individual. The tweet stated: "MISSING ENDANGERED PERSON: Have you seen 55yo Mario Bonilla missing from Weston? Call 954-321-4268 w/info." More details can be located to their on X here.
MISSING ENDANGERED PERSON: Have you seen 55yo Mario Bonilla missing from Weston? He was last seen on 2/10, near 16605 Hemingway Drive. He was driving a red 03 Nissan Altima, FL tag 687MKQ. Call 954-321-4268 w/info. https://t.co/2VOaBf9wJJ pic.twitter.com/IMhI4FCqbY
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) February 11, 2024
The community's assistance plays a crucial role in cases involving missing persons. Time is a critical factor and the contributions of every individual can serve to leverage the efforts of the authorities in these pressing situations. The search continues, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
