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Theodore Patlak Missing Person Case

Last seen in Chicago, Illinois on Dec 15, 1980

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In December of 1980, a young man named Theodore 'Ted' Jacob Patlak vanished from Chicago, Illinois, leaving behind a mystery that has endured for decades. At 22 years old, Ted was last seen by a relative at their home near Irving Park and Pulaski. The details of this final encounter are sparse; he reportedly stopped in, asked for a glass of water, and then departed. Since that day, no family or friends have reported seeing or hearing from him. His disappearance was sudden and without any clear e ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 15, 1980

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  • 5610DMIL - Theodore Jacob Patlak - Doe Network
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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

    6708

    Brown

    Blue

    Blue

    05/28/2026


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    Forum Posts (2)

    Has anyone dug deeper into Ted Patlak's medical history? He had a pretty serious injury when he was ... ...Read More
    11/03/2024
    Hey everyone, I’ve been reading up on Theodore “Ted” Patlak’s case and something that caught... ...Read More
    09/20/2024

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