Willie Michael Hanes, age 46, went missing from South Miami, Florida, on August 8, 2024. According to police, he was last seen around noon that day after being transported to the Fellowship House located at 5711 South Dixie Highway earlier in the morning. Willie left the facility on foot, and his direction of travel was unknown. He is described as standing 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing around 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a royal blue shirt and black pants. Authorities classified him as a "missing endangered person" due to the circumstances of his disappearance and urged the community to provide any information that might assist in locating him.
The South Miami Police Department has continued to investigate the case, and community members are encouraged to come forward with any possible information. Residents were also requested to check their properties and security camera footage for any clues that might help in the search. The public can report tips to the Miami-Dade County Special Victims Bureau, which manages such missing person investigations.
The Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) also added Willie Hanes to their Missing Endangered Persons list, emphasizing the importance of locating him quickly due to his status. They highlighted the need for any leads to be reported directly to local law enforcement or through their state hotline to ensure prompt action.
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