James Ryding

Missing
Case Description
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James Ryding, an 81-year-old man from Niagara Falls, New York, was last seen on December 11, 2017. Ryding, a long-time resident of the area, was known for his independence despite his age, and he frequently went on walks around his neighborhood. On the day of his disappearance, Ryding left his home for what was believed to be a routine outing, but he never returned. When his family realized he had been gone for an unusually long time and failed to make contact, they reported him missing to local ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 11, 2017
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    Victim Details

    Jan 10, 2018

    Jan 12, 2024

    James

    Ryding

    88

    81

    69 inches

    70 inches

    160 lbs

    170 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Dec 11, 2017

    Niagara Falls

    New York

    Niagara County

    14303

    303

    New York State Park Police - Niagara

    Niagara Falls

    New York

    Niagara County

    14303

    570 Whirlpool St., New York

    7162781777

    State

    Law Enforcement

    https://parks.ny.gov/park-police/contact-us.aspx

    17-42987

    2017-12-22

    New York State Park Police - Niagara

    Gray or Partially Gray

    Brown

    Brown

    09/26/2024


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    Forum Posts (2)
    Has anyone checked for security cameras in the vicinity of James' last known location? It's possible... ...Read More
    11/23/2023
    Does anyone know if James has any social media pages? I would love to connect and follow him online.... ...Read More
    06/03/2023
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