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Gary Small, a 26-year-old man from Vinalhaven, Maine, was last seen on April 17, 1986. His sudden disappearance has puzzled his family, friends, and local authorities, as no clear leads have surfaced in the decades since he was last seen. Gary was described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing around 175 pounds. His vanishing was out of character, and those close to him were deeply concerned, especially as Vinalhaven, a small isl ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 17, 1986
Last Seen: Apr 17, 1986
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Oct 12, 2023
Gary
Small
64
26
66 inches
150 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Apr 17, 1986
Vinalhaven
Maine
Knox County
409
37264
Maine Marine Patrol - Augusta Headquarters
Augusta
Maine
Kennebec County
04333
21 State House Station, Maine
2076339595
State
Law Enforcement
SH86-006 [OLD] 18MP00043 [NEW]
Maine Marine Patrol - Augusta Headquarters
Brown
Brown
Brown
11/23/2025
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It's been over three decades since Gary Small vanished from Vinalhaven, and one aspect that has alwa... ...Read More
05/08/2023
05/08/2023
