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Victor Theel Missing Person Case

Last seen in Paynesville, Minnesota on Sep 05, 1944

Victim Details

Oct 23, 2018

Jan 09, 2024

Victor

Theel

87

6

37 inches

45 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 05, 1944

Paynesville

Minnesota

Stearns County

No

41489

Stearns County Sheriff's Office

St. Cloud

Minnesota

Stearns County

56302

807 Courthouse Square, Minnesota

3202593700

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.stearnscountymn.gov/342/Sheriffs-Office

32719

Stearns County Sheriff's Office

10734

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

08/16/2026


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Victor "Jackie" Theel, a six-year-old boy, disappeared on September 5, 1944, after attending his first day of school in Paynesville, Minnesota. Jackie was supposed to return home for lunch, and his mother had sent a note to his teacher requesting that an older sibling pick him up. However, the teacher allowed him to walk home alone after confirming he knew the way. Jackie never made it home, and a massive search was launched when he was reported missing.

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Last Seen: Sep 05, 1944

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  • The Mystery of Jackie Theel - Paynesville Press
  • KARE 11 Investigates: Mystery of Jackie Theel | kare11.com
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