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Michael Taus Missing Person Case

Last seen in West Islip, New York on Jun 18, 2010

Victim Details

Nov 13, 2010

Nov 14, 2022

Michael

Taus

41

25

75 inches

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 18, 2010

West Islip

New York

Suffolk County

11795

No

21258

Suffolk County Police Department

Yaphank

New York

Suffolk County

11980

30 Yaphank Ave, New York

6318526110

Local

Law Enforcement

10-320216

2010-06-23

Suffolk County Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

07/15/2026


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Michael Taus, 25, was last seen on June 18, 2010, in West Islip, New York. He reportedly left his home that evening for a blind date with a woman he met online. His family became concerned when he didn't return, and his dog, Romeo, also went missing along with food and water bowls. A week later, Taus's car, a black Volkswagen Jetta, was found running in Elmont, New York, but there was no trace of Taus or his dog.

Authorities have found no signs of foul play at the scene, and i ...
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Last Seen: Jun 18, 2010

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    Has anyone else thought about how strange it is that Michael's dog, Romeo, vanished too? It makes me... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else looked into the area where Michael Taus’s car was found? Elmont isn’t exactly cl... ...Read More
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    I’ve been following Michael Taus’s case and keep coming back to the location where his car was f... ...Read More
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