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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP55656) and 5 other sources
Seth Thomas Svabik, 31 years old at the time, was last seen in the Liberty Township area of Youngstown, Ohio, on January 9, 2019. He had been residing at a sober living facility in Niles, Ohio, but was asked to leave after a relapse. On the evening of his disappearance, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Seth attempted to rent a room at a Motel 6 on Belmont Avenue in Liberty Township. Due to his demeanor, which was described as paranoid, the motel staff denied him a room and requested that he leave the premises. Seth has not been seen or heard from since that night. The day after his disappearance, his personal belongings were discovered across the street from the motel, adding to the concern for his well-being.

Standing at 6 feet 2 inches and weighing between 140 and 150 pounds, Seth has brown hair and blue eyes. His appearance is distinguished by several tattoos, including a gun on his stomach, and various designs on his hands and arms. Some of his arm tattoos include a heart with wings, a star, and the word 'Family'. He also has a scar on his chest, and at the time he went missing, he had a goatee and piercings in his tongue and lower lip. He was known to frequently wear a baseball cap. Seth has a history of drug abuse, and despite his struggles with addiction, his family has emphasized that he would typically maintain contact with them, especially when he needed help.

The circumstances surrounding Seth's disappearance have been troubling for his family, who remain deeply concerned for his safety. The fact that he has not reached out to his loved ones is out of character, heightening the sense of urgency in the search for him. In an effort to generate new leads, his family has offered a $5,000 reward for any information that could help locate him. The Liberty Township Police Department is the investigating agency for this case, and they continue to ask for the public's assistance with any information regarding Seth Svabik's whereabouts. This case is an overview of the known facts surrounding his disappearance, a situation that has left a family searching for answers and hoping for a safe return.

Last Seen: Jan 9, 2019

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Ecorse, Michigan - unidentified case UP85671
John Doe — Ecorse, Michigan
UP85671 • Found Aug 28, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 31 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 65%151 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 36%5'9" vs 6'2"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 140–150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Physical features: Tattoo: star, arm

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