Theodore Patlak

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Case Description
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Theodore "Ted" Patlak, a 22-year-old man from Chicago, Illinois, was last seen on December 15, 1980. That day, he stopped by a relative’s home near the intersection of Irving Park and Pulaski. After asking for a glass of water, he left the residence and has not been seen or heard from since. His sudden disappearance has puzzled family and investigators, and despite efforts to locate him, there has been no sign of Ted in the decades since.

At the time of his disappearance, Ted was desc ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 15, 1980
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    Victim Details

    Apr 12, 2021

    Nov 08, 2022

    Theodore

    Patlak

    66

    22

    73 inches

    175 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Dec 15, 1980

    Chicago

    Illinois

    Cook County

    60622

    No

    102972

    Illinois State Police - District 3

    Des Plaines

    Illinois

    Cook County

    60012

    9511 West Harrison Street, Illinois

    8472944537

    State

    Law Enforcement

    F03998356

    Illinois State Police - District 3

    Brown

    Blue

    Blue

    09/25/2024


    Area Last Seen:
    Forum Posts (3)
    I urgently need anyone with information on the whereabouts of Theodore to come forward immediately. ... ...Read More
    04/19/2024
    Does anyone know if Theodore has any known enemies? Just curious to learn more about his relationshi... ...Read More
    04/13/2024
    I am absolutely devastated to learn that Theodore is missing. He was a close friend of mine and I am... ...Read More
    04/13/2023