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Theodore John Piekarz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Kirkland Lake, Ontario on Oct 1, 1986

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Victim Details

Theodore John

Piekarz

76

36

70 inches

70 inches

181 lbs

181 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mark Nose, Mole on the right side of his nose Scar Left Forearm, Cigarette burns Scar Right Forearm, Cigarette burns

Oct 1, 1986

Kirkland Lake

Ontario

Red Lake OPP OPP ONCMPUR ; 1-705-330-4144;

Ontario

[email protected]

1-877-934-6363

1-877-934-6363

Law Enforcement

RM09005056

Red Lake OPP OPP ONCMPUR ; 1-705-330-4144;

Brown

Brown

Brown

No

Sep 18, 2026


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Summary based on 1 source
In the autumn of 1986, a man named Theodore John Piekarz was seen for what may have been the last time. It was on October 1st of that year, in the town of Kirkland Lake, Ontario, that the 36-year-old male was observed at the local train station. His stated intention was to embark on a journey to the western province of British Columbia. Little is known about the specifics of this final sighting, such as who saw him or what he was wearing at the time. This last known appearance, however, was not the beginning of his story as a missing person. The first report of his disappearance had been filed years earlier, in 1978, adding a layer of complexity to the timeline of his case.

The circumstances surrounding his initial disappearance in 1978 are not detailed in publicly available online sources. It is unclear what led to him being reported as missing at that time, or what his life was like in the intervening years leading up to his reappearance and subsequent vanishing in 1986. What is known is that at the time of his last sighting, there were concerns that Theodore may have been facing personal struggles, with some online sources indicating he may have been dealing with mental health challenges. This information offers a compassionate lens through which to view his disappearance, suggesting a man who may have been in a vulnerable state.

The physical description of Theodore Piekarz provided in online records paints a picture of a man with brown hair and a medium build. He had distinguishing marks, including a mole on the right side of his nose and scars from cigarette burns on both his left and right forearms. For years, his case has remained open, a quiet and unresolved file among the many stories of those who have vanished. The overview of his case is one of long-term uncertainty, beginning with a missing person report in 1978, a final known sighting in 1986 with intended travel plans, and a lingering silence in the decades that have followed. The lack of detailed information available online leaves many questions unanswered for those who remember him and for a community that holds out hope for resolution.
Last Seen: Oct 1, 1986

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    • 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.

    75%Possible
    John Doe — Fullerton, California - unidentified case UP7662
    John Doe — Fullerton, California
    UP7662 • Found Nov 28, 1987
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 25%Different state
    TimingFound 14 months after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
    Weight 38%247 lb vs 181 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    Physical features: Scar: burn

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