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Michael Ballard Missing Person Case

Last seen in Gloucester, Virginia on Feb 13, 2017

Victim Details

Jun 27, 2020

Jan 12, 2021

Michael

Ballard

67

58

70 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 13, 2017

Gloucester

Virginia

Gloucester County

23061

No

84425

Gloucester County Sheriff's Office

Gloucester

Virginia

Gloucester County

23061

7502 Justice Drive, Virginia

8046933890

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.gloucesterva.info/375/Sheriff

2017-02-14

Gloucester County Sheriff's Office

8325

Brown

Green

Green

07/24/2026


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On the morning of February 13, 2017, 58-year-old Michael Henley Ballard departed from his residence with plans for a day of kayaking on the York River. An experienced kayaker, he drove to the Gloucester Point Boat Ramp in Gloucester, Virginia, with his twelve-foot, forest-green, sit-in kayak. He was expected to be home by that evening, but as the hours passed and night fell, Michael did not return. His wife reported him missing the following morning. He was last seen wearing a tan shirt, khaki p ...
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Last Seen: Feb 13, 2017

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  • Coast Guard calls off search for missing kayaker in York River - WTKR
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP71336 | NamUs
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