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Gary Warner Missing Person Case

Last seen in Mansfield, Ohio on Nov 14, 2011

Victim Details

Jun 4, 2013

Jan 12, 2024

Gary

Warner

70

56

65 inches

68 inches

170 lbs

175 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Nov 14, 2011

Mansfield

Ohio

Richland County

44902

13639

Mansfield City Police Department

Mansfield

Ohio

Richland County

44902

Robert Skropits

Lieutenant

30 North Diamond Street, Ohio

4125221234

Local

Law Enforcement

https://mansfieldpolicedepartment.com/

11-034404

Nov 14, 2011

Mansfield City Police Department

Brown

Hazel

Hazel

Oct 14, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20467) and 2 other sources
On the evening of November 14, 2011, Gary Alan Warner was riding his bicycle in Mansfield, Ohio, when a police officer attempted to stop him. There had been a series of scrap metal thefts in the industrial area behind the former Ohio Brass building where he was seen. In response to the officer's attempt to make contact, Mr. Warner fled on his bicycle. The pursuit was short-lived as he soon abandoned his bicycle and continued to flee on foot into the darkness. The weather that night was poor, with a downpour of rain that made visibility difficult.

Tragically, in the dark and rainy conditions, Mr. Warner apparently did not see a steep drop-off into Touby Run, a local creek. The officer who had been pursuing him reported hearing a cry for help but was unable to see or locate Mr. Warner. The creek was significantly swollen and flowing faster than usual due to the recent heavy rains. Immediate search efforts were hampered by the severe weather, which prevented the use of divers or a police helicopter to scan the area for any sign of him. Officers on foot walked the banks of the creek but found no trace of Mr. Warner.

At the time of his disappearance, Gary Warner was 56 years old. He is described as a white male with brown hair and hazel eyes, wearing glasses. He has tattoos on both of his arms and a scar on his right hand. On the night he went missing, he was wearing a dark-colored hooded sweatshirt and dark-colored sweatpants. Mr. Warner, who reportedly cannot swim, is presumed to have drowned in the creek that night, but his body has never been recovered. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance began with a routine police stop that escalated into a foot chase with a devastating conclusion. The lack of a recovery has left his case open, a painful uncertainty for those who knew him.
Last Seen: Nov 14, 2011

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Gary Alan Warner - The Charley Project
  • Where is Gary Warner? A sheriff's... - Mansfield News Journal

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP115564
    John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
    UP115564 • Found Jan 26, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%112 mi away
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    Weight 82%137 lb vs 170–175 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Akron, Ohio - unidentified case UP16005
    John Doe — Akron, Ohio
    UP16005 • Found Jan 8, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Cleveland, Ohio - unidentified case UP12854
    John Doe — Cleveland, Ohio
    UP12854 • Found May 23, 2014
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–58 vs 56 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 84%67 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'3"–5'11" vs 5'5"–5'8"

    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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