Missing Persons
The Hamilton Police Missing Persons Unit currently oversees over 1,700 cases each year. The majority of missing persons are located within three days and most are located within 24 hours of being reported missing. However, some investigations can go on for months, even years. As each day passes, a missing person cold case grows a little colder. The Hamilton Police Service is reaching out to the community in an effort to keep the memories of these individuals alive by providing information on unsolved missing persons. Below are brief profiles of unsolved missing persons dating back to 1972. If you have any information about any of these missing people, you are asked to contact the investigators below.
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2019
04
October
2019
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15:22
America/New_York
On September 10, 2019, shortly after 4:00 a.m. Brandon Pollock’s mother heard him leave the family residence in the area of Herkimer Street and Caroline Street in Hamilton. Brandon often leaves at that time to clear his head but always returns home …
04
October
2019
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13:12
America/New_York
Rebecca Dorman, 52-years-old, was last seen leaving a residence in the area of Mohawk Rd East and Upper Wellington Street in Hamilton on April 20, 2019, at approximately 9:00 p.m. Dorman left without saying a word and also departed without her …
2014
06
September
2014
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00:00
America/New_York
Ivica Batusic left Fifty Point Marina in his sailboat at approximately 5:00 p.m. on September 6, 2014. He was due to return to the Marina by 8 p.m. but he never arrived. His wife called Trenton Marine Rescue and a search by air, sea and shoreline …
2011
27
October
2011
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00:00
America/New_York
Othman Marif was reported missing to the Hamilton Police Service on October 27, 2011. Marif was last seen by his wife on October 19, 2011 between 11:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. at his Hamilton residence. Marif is believed to have left his residence on …
2010
24
June
2010
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00:00
America/New_York
Jocelyn Lacroix was reported missing by a friend who had not seen him in over a month. Mr. Lacroix was last seen on June 24, 2010 when he was dropped off by a friend to pick up a prescription at a medical clinic. The clinic reports that Mr. Lacroix …
2009
06
September
2009
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00:00
America/New_York
Michael Steven Gagich departed his residence around 8:00 a.m. on September 6, 2009, and left a note for his parents indicating that he was leaving for the weekend. Mr. Gagich's vehicle was located on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, at approximately …
05
September
2009
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00:00
America/New_York
Mr. Dekleyn was last seen on bank surveillance camera’s, making a withdrawal from the ATM machine of the Royal Bank at Main & Whitney on December 3rd, 1992 at 1:35 p.m. Mr. Dekleyn is described by his family as being depressed.Mr. Dekleyn is …
2006
22
June
2006
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00:00
America/New_York
John Saulitis left his family home on June 22, 2006, and has never been heard from or seen since. John was an outdoorsman and would often leave for weeks at a time without notice to his family. The family did not report him missing until August 2006 …
2004
02
April
2004
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00:00
America/New_York
Roy (George) Taylor was last seen in the evening at his residence on Friday, April 2, 2004. His residence is adjacent to the Bruce Trail in Stoney Creek. Roy was immediately reported missing to police by his wife. While Roy has no known medical …
2002
28
October
2002
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00:00
America/New_York
Diane has been missing from the family home since October 28, 2002. Ms. Yates struggled with debilitating mental health issues for most of her adult life. On October 28, 2002, a tourist located Ms. Yates glasses and purse by the edge of the Niagara …
28
February
2002
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00:00
America/New_York
Susan Yvonne Gourley was last seen in early November 2001 in the area of Barton St. and Stirton Ave, Hamilton. Ms. Gourley’s mother reported her missing on February 28, 2002, after not hearing from her for a longer than normal period of time. Ms. …
1999
03
October
1999
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00:00
America/New_York
Mark Edmonson was last seen on October 3, 1999, around 9:30 p.m. at his sister’s home in Hamilton. Mr. Edmonson may have left to ‘go on the road’ as he has been heard saying in the past.Mr. Edmonson is described as a white male, 5’8 (173 cm), 130 …
30
August
1999
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00:00
America/New_York
Dana Zelic disappeared from her residence on August 30, 1999. Ms. Zelic has not returned and has not contacted any of her family members since that time. Her whereabouts are unknown, although she has had connections to the Greater Toronto and …
1998
04
October
1998
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00:00
America/New_York
Phillip Mullen was last seen leaving his family home at 1:45 p.m. on October 4, 1998. Mr. Mullen drove to Niagara Falls and parked his vehicle in a Niagara Parks Authority parking lot. Mr. Mullen suffers from Parkinson’s disease and has been without …
1997
07
January
1997
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00:00
America/New_York
Darcy Puddicomb was last seen on January 7, 1997 at 7:15 a.m. Mr. Puddicomb left his Mountain residence and started to walk to work. Based on information, Mr. Puddicombwas at the 7-Eleven store located at Main Street East and Ashford Street at 7:35 …
1994
24
February
1994
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00:00
America/New_York
William Ruthven was an employee of Peninsula Air and considered an experienced pilot. On February 24, 1994, Mr. Ruthven rented a single engine Piper Cherokee 140 airplane with call sign #CGX GC to take aerial photos. The aircraft left Mount Hope’s …
1990
15
December
1990
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00:00
America/New_York
John Paul Cordeiro has been missing since December 15, 1990. Mr. Cordeiro was last seen wearing a blue polo sweatshirt and blue jeans. Mr. Cordeiro is believed to have been abducted from his home by a stranger.Mr Cordeiro is described as a white …
1981
30
December
1981
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00:00
America/New_York
Walter G. Wilson was reported missing by his brother Harold Wilson on December 30, 1981. Mr. Wilson last spoke to his daughter on December 23, 1981, when she asked him to stay with her over the holidays but he declined. When she went to check on her …