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Peter Thomas Jr Missing Person Case

Last seen in Sacaton, Arizona on Aug 3, 2007

Victim Details

Apr 12, 2013

Nov 20, 2019

Peter

Thomas Jr

65

46

65 inches

210 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 3, 2007

Sacaton

Arizona

Pinal County

85147

13395

Gila River Police Department

Sacaton

Arizona

Pinal County

85147

Chance Jordan

Sergeant

639 West Seed Farm Road, Arizona

5205624511

Tribal

Law Enforcement

https://www.gricsafety.org/gila-river-police-department

07-026631

Aug 27, 2007

Gila River Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP19960) and 4 other sources
In the late summer of 2007, a 46-year-old man named Peter Pio Thomas Jr. vanished from Sacaton, Arizona, a town within the Gila River Indian Community in Pinal County. On the evening of August 3rd, Peter drove to his ex-wife's home on B Street to drop off some money, a seemingly routine event that would become the last confirmed sighting of him. He was wearing a blue shirt with black and gold stripes, denim blue jeans, and black boots. At the time of his disappearance, Peter was described as a White/Hispanic male, standing at 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing approximately 210 pounds, with graying black hair and brown eyes.

The days turned into weeks, and with no word from Peter, concern grew among his family. Over three weeks after he was last seen, on August 27, 2007, his case was officially reported to the Gila River Police Department. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were unclear, and with little information to go on, the investigation proved to be challenging. The official report notes only the final moments his ex-wife saw him, leaving a void of information about what happened after he left her residence that night.

Years have passed since Peter Thomas Jr. was last seen, and his case remains unsolved, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions. The Gila River Police Department continues to hold the case file, number 07-026631, but details about any leads or developments in the investigation have not been made public. His case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear under uncertain circumstances, leaving a lasting impact on their families and communities. The lack of resolution in Peter's case underscores the difficulties that can be encountered in missing persons investigations, especially when the initial trail grows cold.
Last Seen: Aug 3, 2007

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Peter Thomas Jr. | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Peter Thomas III | Obituaries - PinalCentral.com
  • Peter Pio Thomas Jr - Missing Person Flyer - CaseTrace

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona - unidentified case UP819
    John Doe — Phoenix, Arizona
    UP819 • Found Aug 2, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 46
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%38 mi away, same state
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 52%5'9" vs 5'5"
    Weight 67%155 lb vs 210 lb
    Hair 40%Black vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Rio Verde, Arizona - unidentified case UP118816
    John Doe — Rio Verde, Arizona
    UP118816 • Found Mar 3, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'8" vs 5'5"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Eloy, Arizona
    UP97200 • Found Feb 28, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 27–45 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'5"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP13304
    John Doe — Gila Bend, Arizona
    UP13304 • Found Oct 29, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 35–45 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%57 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Stanfield, Arizona - unidentified case UP10911
    John Doe — Stanfield, Arizona
    UP10911 • Found Dec 4, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'9" vs 5'5"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Laveen, Arizona - unidentified case UP6601
    John Doe — Laveen, Arizona
    UP6601 • Found Nov 22, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 30–45 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'8" vs 5'5"
    Weight 49%142 lb vs 210 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Sells, Arizona - unidentified case UP8788
    John Doe — Sells, Arizona
    UP8788 • Found Sep 5, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%81 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Tucson, Arizona - unidentified case UP158804
    John Doe — Tucson, Arizona
    UP158804 • Found Dec 14, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 83%72 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'5"

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    Forum Posts (3)

    Hey everyone. I’ve been following Thomas’s case closely and noticed something interesting about the... ...Read More
    03/25/2024
    Has anyone looked into the pattern of Thomas's behavior before he went missing? From what I gather... ...Read More
    12/16/2023
    The thing that really puzzles me about Thomas's disappearance is the timing of his last known... ...Read More
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