The search is on for Bonita Toller, a 71-year-old woman reported missing from Tamarac, as local authorities are asking the community for assistance. Toller, who suffers from dementia and requires medication, was last seen yesterday around 8:30 p.m. near the 5700 block of Rock Island Road, as WSVN reports.
Described as being 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighing about 160 pounds, Toller has gray hair and blue eyes, and she was last spotted wearing a burgundy short-sleeve shirt, with a turquoise undershirt and gray leggings. According to her family, Toller also walks with a limp. The Broward Sheriff's Office (BSO) and the Missing Persons Unit have been actively conducting the search, noting the urgency due to Toller's medical condition, as Local 10 News shares.
Officials have encouraged anyone who might have information about Toller's whereabouts to come forward. "Anyone with information on Toller’s whereabouts should contact BSO Detective Leonard Charla at 954-321-4274 or BSO’s non-emergency number at 954-764-4357," Local 10 News explained, echoing the call for community vigilance to aid a vulnerable neighbor in need.
The BSO and Toller's family have expressed their hope that the public's help will lead to a safe return. "She suffers from dementia and takes medication. She also walks with a limp," WSVN conveyed from the family, highlighting critical aspects of Toller's condition that might aid in her identification. The community's swift reaction can be the difference in promptly finding Toller and ensuring her safety amid the inherent risks posed by her condition.
