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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP13103) and 7 other sources
Thomas Melvin Zehnder, a 22-year-old from Belle Plaine, Minnesota, was last seen on April 15, 2006. On that day, Thomas fled from a police officer during a routine encounter and has not been seen since. His sudden disappearance left his family and friends with no answers, as they have not heard from him since that fateful day.

At the time of his disappearance, Zehnder was described as a Caucasian male, 5'9" tall, and weighing approximately 145 pounds. He had brown eyes and brown hair, and no distinctive marks or additional identifying features were mentioned. Despite several efforts by authorities, including the Scott County Sheriff’s Office, no new leads have surfaced in his case.

His disappearance remains unsolved, with limited details surrounding the circumstances leading up to and following his encounter with the police. Investigators have been searching for answers, but as of now, Thomas Zehnder's whereabouts remain unknown. The case remains open, with hopes that new information may eventually come to light.

Last Seen: Apr 15, 2006

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — St Paul, Minnesota
UP148173 • Found May 23, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 22 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 92%40 mi away, same state
TimingFound 19 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 145 lb

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.