Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP133182)
Theresa Bates, a 67‑year‑old white female from Boynton Beach, Florida, was last known to have been in the Boynton Beach area shortly before her disappearance on November 12, 2024. She is described as approximately 5′ 4″ tall, weighing around 140 lbs, with pink hair and blue eyes. Her absence was officially reported to local authorities, and the case was logged under the Boynton Beach Police Department as case number 24‑15950.
Family and friends described Theresa as bright and caring, and her unexpected disappearance caused significant concern among her loved ones and the broader community. Initial public appeals sought assistance in locating her, with local law enforcement requesting tips or information through established channels.
At some point after extensive efforts to locate her, Theresa was confirmed to have been found by authorities. Details surrounding her recovery are limited—the precise date she was located remains unspecified in available public sources, and the circumstances of her return are described only as vague or generalized. No further updates about her condition, location at the time she was found, or whether she was in good health were publicly disclosed.
Public records and news outlets have not provided additional context beyond the confirmation of her being located. Media coverage in late 2024 and early 2025 that referenced other cases in the area, such as a missing Broward County woman or unidentified seniors found at hospitals, do not relate to Theresa’s case and were not connected to her being found.
In summary, Theresa Bates was last seen in Boynton Beach in mid‑November 2024. Her disappearance prompted official reporting and public outreach. At a later, unspecified point, she was located by local authorities. Beyond that, available information remains sparse and nonspecific, with no detailed public statements about the circumstances of her recovery.Last Seen: Nov 12, 2024
