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Detroit Police and Family Seek Public's Help in Locating Missing 57-Year-Old with Mental Health Conditions

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Published on August 04, 2025
Detroit Police and Family Seek Public's Help in Locating Missing 57-Year-Old with Mental Health ConditionsSource: Detroit Police Department

The Detroit Police Department is actively searching for Lawrence Thomas, a 57-year-old resident of Detroit's east side who has been missing since last Friday. Thomas, who is known to suffer from bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, was last seen near the intersection of Parker Street and Mack Avenue. According to ClickOnDetroit, his family has expressed concern for his well-being, given his medical condition.

Details provided by authorities describe Thomas as a man of 5 feet, 6 inches tall, weighing about 125 pounds. He was last seen dressed in a blue shirt and black pants. The police, and Thomas's family are urging the public to aid in locating him.

A call has been put out to anyone who may have seen Lawrence Thomas or may have knowledge of his current location. The Detroit Police Department’s 7th Precinct can be reached at (313) 596-5740. For those wishing to remain anonymous, Crime Stoppers is available at 1-800-SPEAK-UP. These details have been reiterated in a social media post by the Detroit Police Department's Missing Persons' Unit.