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George Mateo Missing Person Case

Last seen in Amsterdam, New York on Jun 10, 1989

Victim Details

Apr 17, 2010

Sep 15, 2022

George

Mateo

90

53

68 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 10, 1989

Amsterdam

New York

Montgomery County

12010

8423

New York State Police - Mayfield

Mayfield

New York

Fulton County

12117

2554 New York 30, New York

5186615006

State

Law Enforcement

89-0339

1989-06-11

New York State Police - Mayfield

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

No

07/09/2026


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George F. Mateo, a 53-year-old man, was last seen on June 10, 1989, fishing near the Mohawk River in Amsterdam, New York. Mateo had been fishing on the north side of the river close to Lock 10 of the barge canal. His car was discovered abandoned the following day on Conrail property, located on the opposite side of the river from where he was last seen. Despite an extensive search of the river and surrounding areas, no sign of Mateo was found.

Mateo was 5'8", weighed 160 pound ...
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Last Seen: Jun 10, 1989

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  • Missing: Mateo, George F. | New York State Police
  • 4245DMNY - George F. Mateo - Doe Network
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    Has anyone else delved into the history of the area around Lock 10 where George Mateo was last seen?... ...Read More
    11/29/2023
    Hi all, I've been doing some digging into George F. Mateo's disappearance and found something puzzli... ...Read More
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