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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP153180) and 2 other sources
David S. Hanstad, a 58-year-old man, was last seen on October 31, 2022, in Glendale Heights, Illinois. At the time of his disappearance, he was estranged from his family, which resulted in a significant delay in him being reported as a missing person. No one in his family had any contact with him after that late October day. The silence became a source of growing concern over time, though the exact circumstances leading to the estrangement are not publicly detailed. His last known location was within the DuPage County village, but specifics about his activities or state of mind on the day he vanished remain unclear.

The passage of time without any word eventually led to a troubling discovery that prompted official action. In April of 2025, nearly two and a half years after his last contact, David's family received a letter from his bank. The correspondence stated that his account was being closed due to a prolonged period of inactivity. This official notice was the catalyst that turned concern into alarm. After receiving the letter, his family attempted to locate him on their own, but their efforts were unsuccessful. Faced with the inability to find him and the unsettling news about his financial accounts, his family officially reported him missing to the Glendale Heights Police Department on October 22, 2025.

Upon being reported missing, a formal investigation was launched by the Glendale Heights Police Department. David is described as a White/Caucasian male, standing 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing approximately 165 pounds. He has brown hair of medium length and brown eyes. At the time he was last seen, he had a full white beard and mustache. The investigation into his disappearance is being handled by Detective Matthew Brieschke of the Glendale Heights Police Department. The case remains a poignant reminder of how quickly an individual, particularly one disconnected from family, can vanish without an immediate trace, leaving behind a void of information and unanswered questions for those left to search for them.

Last Seen: Oct 31, 2022

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 — Waukegan, Illinois - unidentified case UP163526
John Doe — Waukegan, Illinois
UP163526 • Found Apr 8, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 58 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 94%33 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%151 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown

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