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Dhan Sarki Missing Person Case

Last seen in Columbus, Ohio on Apr 18, 2020

Victim Details

Jun 1, 2020

Apr 7, 2022

Dhan

Sarki

42

36

64 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 18, 2020

Columbus

Ohio

Franklin County

Unknown

83484

Columbus Division of Police

Columbus

Ohio

Franklin County

43215

Doug Garrett

Detective

120 Marconi Boulevard, Ohio

6146454545

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.columbus.gov/Services/Public-Safety/Police

200286334

Apr 19, 2020

Columbus Division of Police

7444

Black

Black

Black

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP70137) and 6 other sources
In the early hours of April 18, 2020, 36-year-old Dhan Bir Sarki, a resident of the Dayton, Ohio area, vanished after performing an act of kindness. He was last seen at approximately 2:30 a.m. in Columbus, Ohio, in the vicinity of Tamarack Circle, after dropping off a friend. Sarki was driving his gray 2017 Toyota RAV4 and was expected to return home, but he never arrived and has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a red t-shirt, blue jeans, black shoes, and a leather jacket.

A month after he was last seen, on May 18, 2020, Sarki's vehicle was discovered abandoned and moderately damaged in the 5000 block of Westerville Road. According to witnesses, the Toyota RAV4 had been left there several weeks prior by individuals who did not appear to be Sarki. This discovery led law enforcement to suspect foul play in his disappearance. The Columbus Police Department is investigating the case and has asked for anyone with information about Sarki's whereabouts to contact them.

The circumstances surrounding Dhan Bir Sarki's disappearance remain a mystery. He is described as an Asian male with black hair and black eyes, standing 5'4" tall and weighing 140 pounds. The discovery of his damaged and abandoned vehicle a month after he was last seen strongly suggests that he may have met with harm. Despite the passage of time, his case remains unsolved, leaving his family and friends without answers. The investigation continues in the hope of one day uncovering what happened to him after he dropped off his friend on that April morning.
Last Seen: Apr 18, 2020

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP70137 | NamUs
  • Dhan Bir Sarki - The Charley Project
  • Police suspect foul play after missing man's SUV found abandoned ...
  • Vehicle of missing Dayton man located in northeast Columbus, foul ...
  • Police searching for missing man last seen in North Columbus
  • 36-year-old Dhan Bir Sarki was reported missing on April 19, 2020 ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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 — Columbus, Ohio
    UP162667 • Found Aug 18, 2026
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
    Weight 100%148 lb vs 140 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Enon, Ohio - unidentified case UP157410
    John Doe — Enon, Ohio
    UP157410 • Found Sep 29, 2025
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%50 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 75%5'5"–6'1" vs 5'4"

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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