Account
Nov 28, 2012
Jan 12, 2024
Theodore
Pontz
93
57
56 inches
135 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
Theodore "Ted" Arnold Pontz, a 57-year-old man from Rudyard Township, Michigan, vanished under mysterious circumstances in the autumn of 1987. At the time of his disappearance, Pontz was described as a white male, 5'6" tall, and weighing around 135 pounds, with blue eyes and thinning brown and gray hair. He wore prescription eyeglasses and was known for his protruding ears and bushy eyebrows. The last known contact with him was on November 1, 1987, a date that marks the beginning of a long and painful period of uncertainty for his loved ones. His disappearance was considered highly unusual, particularly because he was a father to minor children and his absence was deeply felt when he did not appear for the Christmas holiday that year. Concern for Theodore's welfare grew as time passed with no word of his whereabouts. His family found it completely out of character for him to abandon his responsibilities and sever all contact, especially with his children. The fact that he missed Christmas, a time typically spent with family, amplified the тревога and suggested that his disappearance was not voluntary. Despite the passage of time, the hope of finding answers has not diminished for his family, who continue to seek closure. The investigation into Theodore Pontz's disappearance remains open. In an effort to generate new leads, his case has been entered into national databases for missing persons, and his DNA is on file. Law enforcement has continued to seek information from the public that might shed light on the circumstances surrounding his vanishing. The case is a poignant reminder of the enduring pain and unanswered questions that families of the missing face. The overview of this case is one of a devoted father who seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving behind a family to grapple with his unexplained absence and the hope that one day they will have answers.
Nov 01, 1987
Rudyard
Michigan
Chippewa County
12716
Michigan State Police
Mount Pleasant
Michigan
Isabella County
48858
Steve Benn
Detective
Mount Pleasant Post, Michigan
9897735951
State
Law Enforcement
62-700-88
2012-11-28
Michigan State Police
Gray or Partially Gray
Blue
Blue
05/31/2026
