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Daniel Claeys Missing Person Case

Last seen in East Moline, Illinois on Oct 05, 2017

Victim Details

Feb 25, 2019

Jan 12, 2024

Daniel

Claeys

37

29

70 inches

71 inches

160 lbs

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 05, 2017

East Moline

Illinois

Rock Island County

East Moline

No

48398

East Moline Police Department

East Moline

Illinois

Rock Island County

61244

John Johnson

Detective

915 16th Avenue, Illinois

3097521547

Local

Law Enforcement

2019000881

East Moline Police Department

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Yes

08/02/2026


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Daniel Lee Claeys, a 29-year-old man from East Moline, Illinois, vanished on October 5, 2017. He was last observed leaving a mobile home park, driving an older model Ford truck that he had borrowed. When he failed to return the vehicle, it was reported as stolen, and concern for his welfare grew as he remained out of contact with his family. Known to sometimes visit Arizona and Florida, his disappearance was uncharacteristic despite a history of occasionally going without contact. His family off ...
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Last Seen: Oct 05, 2017

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