AR AR- Ed Thomas, 72, Pine Bluff, 23 Jan 1998

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Ed Thomas – The Charley Project

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Thomas, circa 1998

• Missing Since 01/23/1998
• Missing From Pine Bluff, Arkansas
• Classification Endangered Missing
• Sex Male
• Race Black
• Age 72 years old
• Height and Weight 5'11, 184 pounds
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• Clothing/Jewelry Description A green coat and a brown derby hat.
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• Medical Conditions Thomas becomes easily confused.
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• Distinguishing Characteristics African-American male. Black hair, brown eyes.

Details of Disappearance​

Thomas was last seen in Pine Bluff, Arkansas on July 1, 1999. He walked away from a nursing home and has never been heard from again. Few details are available in his case.

Investigating Agency​

• Pine Bluff Police Department
• 870-543-5105
• 870-730-2090

Source Information​

• Never Forgotten | Arkansas Missing Persons Campaign
• NamUs

Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004. Last updated July 6, 2017; casefile added.

 

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5529DMAR - Ed Thomas

Name: Ed Thomas
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: January 23, 1998
Location Last Seen: Pine Bluff, Jefferson County, Arkansas

Physical Description​

Date of Birth: Unknown
Age: 72 years old
Race: Black
Gender: Male
Height: 5'11"
Weight: 185 lbs.
Hair Color: Black
Eye Color: Brown
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Diagnosed with dementia and declared incapacitated

Identifiers​

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: Green coat; brown derby hat
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance​

In January of 1998, Ed Thomas was admitted to the Pine Bluff Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Ed had been diagnosed with dementia and declared incapacitated. On January 24, 1998, Ed wandered away from the nursing home and he has yet to be found. On May 1, 2003, Ed was declared legally dead.

Investigating Agency(s)​

Agency Name: Pine Bluff Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Det. Keith Banks
Agency Phone Number: 870-730-2081
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 55096

NamUs Case Number: MP12815

Information Source(s)​

NamUs
AR DPS
Supreme Court of Arkansas No. 04-52

Admin Notes​

Added: 12/15/21; Last Updated: 12/15/21 - By: hb