Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP132850)
In the spring of 2024, concern grew for the well-being of David Allen Gardner, a 61-year-old man from Fort Lauderdale, Florida. He was last seen on May 1, 2024, and details surrounding his disappearance were limited. Authorities in Broward County were notified, and an official investigation was opened by the Fort Lauderdale Police Department. At the time he went missing, Gardner was described as a white male, standing 72 inches tall and weighing approximately 200 pounds.
He had gray or partially gray hair and brown eyes. A notable characteristic was a tattoo of an angry face on one of his shoulders.
The circumstances of David Gardner's disappearance were not widely publicized, leaving family, friends, and the community deeply concerned for his safety. Information regarding what he was last seen wearing or his direction of travel was unknown. It was reported that he was last known to be on foot in the Fort Lauderdale area when he vanished. The lack of specific details presented a challenge for investigators as they sought to piece together his last known movements and understand the events leading up to when he was last seen.
After a period of uncertainty, official reports from the investigating agency indicated that David Gardner had been found alive. While this news brought immense relief to his loved ones and the community, the specific details regarding the date and circumstances of his recovery were not made public. The case, which began with a report filed months after he was last seen, concluded with the confirmation that he was no longer considered a missing person. The overview of the case reflects a timeline that started with his disappearance in May 2024, followed by an official missing person report, and concluded with the report that he had been safely located.Last Seen: May 1, 2024
