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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP25719) and 2 other sources
In the spring of 2014, a 56-year-old man named Robert Vail disappeared from the city of New Rochelle, New York. He was last seen on April 23, 2014. At the time he went missing, Robert was described as a white male, standing at five feet eight inches tall and weighing between 120 and 160 pounds. He had thinning brown hair, bright blue eyes, and typically wore a beard. When he was last seen, he was wearing black pants and sneakers. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are connected to him being homeless at the time.

The official report of his disappearance was made to the New Rochelle Police Department on July 1, 2014, over two months after he was last seen. The case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on August 16, 2014. The New Rochelle Police Department is listed as the primary investigating agency for his case. His case remains one of several unsolved missing person cases in New Rochelle.

Years have passed since Robert Vail was last seen, and his case has grown cold. Information regarding the specifics of the investigation by the New Rochelle Police Department is not widely available. The initial report notes his status as homeless, which can often complicate missing persons investigations. The overview of this case is one of a vulnerable adult who vanished without a clear explanation. With limited public information and the passage of time, the search for answers continues for a man who has now been missing for over a decade.

Last Seen: Apr 23, 2014

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP13204
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP13204 • Found Jun 26, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 56
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 120–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP81157
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP81157 • Found May 26, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 120–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
81%Moderate
John Doe — Kearny, New Jersey
UP15192 • Found Apr 24, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%21 mi away
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%140 lb vs 120–160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP140297
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP140297 • Found Mar 18, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 56
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 11 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%119 lb vs 120–160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — New Rochelle, New York
UP109779 • Found May 4, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 64%82 lb vs 120–160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP86656
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP86656 • Found Nov 14, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 65–90 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 96%24 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%120 lb vs 120–160 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP50249
John Doe — New York, New York
UP50249 • Found Apr 24, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10" vs 5'8"
Weight 96%177 lb vs 120–160 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — New York - unidentified case UP16245
John Doe — New York
UP16245 • Found May 25, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 96%177 lb vs 120–160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
80%Moderate
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP144221
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP144221 • Found Dec 29, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%142 lb vs 120–160 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Waterbury, Connecticut
UP94477 • Found Aug 13, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 56 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 87%59 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'8"
Hair 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.

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