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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP72284) and 4 other sources
Michael Knapstein, a 59-year-old man from Winter Haven, Florida, was last seen on July 29, 2020, leaving his home on Avenue A SE. Two days later, his vehicle was located abandoned at a business on Cypress Gardens Boulevard. At the time of his disappearance, Knapstein was described as 5'11" tall, weighing approximately 200 pounds, with gray hair and blue eyes. He had medical conditions but did not have his medication with him, which raised concerns about his well-being. Local hospitals were checked, but no trace of him was found.

The Polk County Sheriff's Office issued a missing person alert and classified him as endangered due to his health conditions and the circumstances of his disappearance. Despite ongoing efforts by authorities, Knapstein has not been located, and the case remains unsolved.

Last Seen: Jul 29, 2020