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Case Description
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Van Riley, a 5-year-old boy, was reported missing from Detroit, Michigan, on July 30, 2012. It is believed that Van was abducted by his father, but few details have surfaced since his disappearance. Despite the passage of over a decade, there have been no confirmed sightings or leads regarding his whereabouts. Van's case remains open and unsolved, with authorities continuing to seek any information that could help locate him. Public involvement is encouraged to help solve the case and bring Van ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 30, 2012
Last Seen: Jul 30, 2012
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Sep 24, 2015
Jul 10, 2019
Van
Riley
17
5
37 inches
52 lbs
Black / African American
Male
Jul 30, 2012
Detroit
Michigan
Wayne County
298
17237
Detroit Police Department
Detroit
Michigan
Wayne County
48226
Shannon Jones
Sergeant
1301 3rd St, Michigan
3135961800
Local
Law Enforcement
1208220070
Detroit Police Department
Black
Brown
Brown
11/30/2025
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Forum Posts (3)
Did anyone else notice the pattern of missing kids in Detroit around that time? While Van Riley’s ... ...Read More
01/13/2024
01/13/2024
Hey everyone, I’ve been delving into Van Riley's case lately and something struck me as odd. It wa... ...Read More
06/13/2023
06/13/2023
I've been going through Van Riley's case, and I'm puzzled by the lack of public tips or leads. Missi... ...Read More
02/21/2023
02/21/2023
