The Broward Sheriff’s Office is actively seeking assistance from the community in locating Thomas Mendez, a 25-year-old man reported missing in Fort Lauderdale, as detailed on WSVN. Mendez was last seen at the Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport on Sunday at approximately 5:30 p.m.
Described as 5 feet 7 inches tall, weighing around 155 pounds, with brown hair and eyes he was last seen dressed in a red long-sleeved shirt, gray sweatpants, and white shoes, according to a bulletin by the BSO which was also shared on X. The family has expressed particular concern as Mendez requires medication, the absence of which might be a cause for added distress.
MISSING PERSON: Have you seen 25 yr old Thomas Mendez? He was last seen at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, 10/12, near 50 Terminal Dr at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. He was wearing a red shirt, gray sweatpants, white shoes. Call 954-764-4357. https://t.co/D1srMFPdMl pic.twitter.com/uwA8tui4S2
— Broward Sheriff (@browardsheriff) October 15, 2025
Officials are urging anyone who might have seen Mendez or knows of his whereabouts to reach out. Detective Chris Blankenship is the point of contact for any information that can aid in the search, with the BSO providing the detective’s direct line at 954-321-4268. Additionally, the BSO’s non-emergency number 954-764-HELP (4357) has been made available for tips.
