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Peiare Canty Missing Person Case

Last seen in New Port Richey, Florida on Oct 1, 2016

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Victim Details

Created

Dec 3, 2016

Case Added

Jan 25, 2024

First Name

Peiare

Last Name

Canty

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

71 inches

Weight

130 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Oct 1, 2016

City

New Port Richey

State

Florida

County

Pasco County

Agency ID

19110

Agency Name

New Port Richey Police Department

Agency City

New Port Richey

Agency State

Florida

Agency County

Pasco County

Agency Zip Code

34652

Agency Contact

Joseph Ioppolo

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

6739 Adams Street, Florida

Agency Phone

7278161130

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

16-03968

Agency Report Date

Oct 30, 2016

Primary Agency

New Port Richey Police Department

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 10, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP36302) and 3 other sources

Peiare Canty, a 33-year-old man, was last seen on October 28, 2016, at his home on Cactus Drive in New Port Richey, Florida. He was wearing an orange shirt, blue jeans, and flip-flops at the time of his disappearance. Canty, who suffers from mental health disorders requiring medication, was reported missing by his family on October 30, 2016. Despite searches and a $20,000 reward for information, no significant leads have emerged. Authorities and his family continue to seek any information regarding his whereabouts.
Last Seen: Oct 1, 2016

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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.

75%Possible

John Doe — Islamorada, Florida

UP157312 • Found Nov 24, 2022

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 33 when missing

Race 100%Black

Location 49%264 mi away, same state

TimingFound 6 years after last seen

Height 100%5'8"–5'11" vs 5'11"

Weight 97%115 lb vs 130 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

Peiare Canty Missing Person Case

Last seen in New Port Richey, Florida on Oct 1, 2016

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (3)

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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