Man who left nursing home believed to be in danger

Willie James Thomas, 60, left nursing home after some sort of dispute

PALMETTO BAY, Fla. – The Miami-Dade Police Department in searching for a man who left his Palmetto Bay nursing home Monday afternoon.

According to police, Willie James Thomas, 60, left Gramercy Nursing Home after he became upset over some sort of incident.

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Police said he was last seen at about 4 p.m., traveling in his wheelchair westbound on SW 174th Street from S. Dixie Highway and carrying a large antique doll.

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call Miami-Dade Crime Stoppers at 305-471-TIPS.

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