Peter Lorang Missing Person Case

May 23, 2010

Sep 23, 2020

Peter

Lorang

53

28

71 inches

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the summer of 2001, 28-year-old Peter G. Lorang, a Marine Corps veteran, disappeared from Galway, New York. He was last seen on July 31, 2001, and was reported missing by his father several days later after he couldn't be reached. At the time of his disappearance, Lorang resided in Charlton, New York, where he also operated an auto detailing business. Concern for his well-being grew when his dog was discovered alone on his property without food or water. Adding to the mystery, his 1994 Chrysler LeBaron convertible was found abandoned in Albany, New York, several weeks after he was last seen. The investigation into Peter Lorang's disappearance took a perplexing turn when authorities searched his home. Inside his garage, they found what they described as "explosive devices". However, Lorang's father contested this description, stating that the items were legally owned firearms and black powder for hunting. This discovery led to a shift in the investigation, with the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) becoming involved, and for a time, Lorang was considered a wanted person. This development was met with frustration by his family, who felt their concerns about his disappearance were not being taken seriously from the start. Friends and family described Lorang as a responsible and consistent individual, and it was considered highly uncharacteristic of him to be out of touch with them or to neglect his dog. The circumstances surrounding Peter Lorang's disappearance remain suspicious to investigators. He had no criminal history and had not displayed any erratic behavior before he went missing. His father has expressed his belief that his son, who was known to carry large amounts of cash, may have been a victim of a robbery that turned fatal. Despite the passage of time, his case remains unsolved, leaving his family with unanswered questions. The official investigation, led by the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office, continues to seek any information that could shed light on what happened to Peter Lorang. The case is a complex one, with personal belongings like his toothbrush and razor left behind, suggesting he did not plan to leave, yet the discovery of his abandoned car and the unusual items in his home create a confusing and troubling picture.

Jul 31, 2001

Galway

New York

Saratoga County

12074

No

8623

Saratoga County Sheriff's Office

Ballston Spa

New York

Saratoga County

12020

Courtney Salaway

Investigator

6010 County Farm Road, New York

5188856761

County

Law Enforcement

saratogacountysheriff.org

SC-02614-01

2001-08-24

Saratoga County Sheriff's Office

Brown

Brown

Brown

No

09/10/2026