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Michael Dotzler Missing Person Case

Last seen in Point Lookout, New York on Jan 17, 2024

Victim Details

Created

Feb 06, 2024

Case Added

Feb 14, 2024

Firstname

Michael

Lastname

Dotzler

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

70 inches

Weight

170 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jan 17, 2024

City

Point Lookout

State

New York

County

Nassau County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

135872

Agency Name

Nassau County Police Department

Agency City

Mineola

Agency State

New York

Agency County

Nassau County

Agency Zip Code

11501

Agency Contact

Agency Address

1490 Franklin Ave, New York

Agency Phone

5165738800

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

www.pdcn.org

Agency Case #

2024CR305747

Primary Agency

Nassau County Police Department

CaseContributors

736

Hair Color

White

Left Eye Color

Hazel

Right Eye Color

Hazel

Last Updated

08/19/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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The disappearance of Michael Dotzler, a 58-year-old man from Long Island, New York, began on January 17, 2024. That afternoon, at approximately 4:30 p.m., he was seen on North Chestnut Street in Massapequa. Later that evening, around 10:40 p.m., he was last seen leaving a relative's home on Poulson Street in Wantagh. Authorities and his family believe he may have been heading towards the Point Lookout area. Michael is described as a vulnerable adult who might be confused and in need of medi ...

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Last Seen: Jan 17, 2024

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Michael Dotzler Missing Person Case

Last seen in Point Lookout, New York on Jan 17, 2024

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