The Margate Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating a 71-year-old man who went missing from the Oasis at Margate Assisted Living Facility. Hulon Oxendine was last seen leaving the facility in a black wheelchair around 3 p.m. on Sunday. He is considered a missing endangered adult due to his medical conditions.
Oxendine, who is 6 feet tall, was wearing a T-shirt and pants of unknown colors at the time of his disappearance. He has dementia and suffers from seizures, and he did not take his seizure medication on the day he went missing.
If you have any information about Hulon Oxendine’s whereabouts, please contact the Margate Police at 954-972-7111.
In cases like these, time is of the essence, and any information, no matter how small it may seem, could be crucial in locating the missing individual. We urge the community to come forward with any details they may have.
It is important for facilities like the Oasis at Margate Assisted Living to ensure the safety and well-being of their residents, especially those with medical conditions that require special attention. Family members of residents with conditions like dementia and seizures should communicate with staff to ensure that proper care is provided at all times.
This incident also highlights the importance of community involvement in times of crisis. The police cannot do it alone, and public assistance is often vital in locating missing persons and ensuring their safe return.
We hope for a swift and safe resolution to this situation, and we encourage everyone to stay vigilant and report any information that may aid in finding Hulon Oxendine. Let’s come together as a community to support the efforts to locate him and bring him back to safety.
