Man last seen leaving Hallandale Beach casino sought, police say

Police: Thomas Wantuck suffers from Alzheimer's disease

Thomas Wantuck.

HALLANDALE BEACH, Fla. – A 68-year-old man who was last seen leaving a Hallandale Beach casino is currently being sought, police said.

Thomas Wantuck suffers from Alzheimer's disease and easily becomes disoriented when driving, according to the Hallandale Beach Police Department.

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Wantuck was last seen at 12:30 p.m. Tuesday leaving Gulfstream Park Casino at 901 S. Federal Highway in Hallandale Beach. Police said he was driving his silver four-door 2001 Toyota Camry with Florida license tag H797MG.

Wantuck is described by police as 5 feet 11 inches tall, 220 pounds and has hazel eyes, a gray beard and is bald with a fair skin color. Police said he always wears a Vietnam War hat.

Anyone who has seen Wantuck or knows his whereabouts is asked to call Hallandale Beach police Detective Goulding at 954-457-1400.


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