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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP32722) and 2 other sources
In the Bronx, New York, a 55-year-old man named Mark Ellery Thomas vanished on February 24, 2016. He was a resident of the Bronx and was last seen wearing a black or brown coat with matching sneakers. At the time he went missing, there was concern for his well-being due to a medical condition. Thomas has diabetes, and it was feared that he might have become disoriented. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were concerning to authorities, who believed he could have been very confused and hungry.

Mark is described as a Black male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing at 5'9' and weighing between 170 and 180 pounds. The New York City Police Department's 41st Precinct in the Bronx is the investigating agency for his case. The case was officially created on February 29, 2016, just a few days after he was last seen.

Since his disappearance in 2016, very few details have emerged in the case of Mark Thomas. His case is classified as an endangered missing person due to his medical condition. The lack of new information has left his case unsolved. The New York Police Department has encouraged the public to come forward with any information that might help locate him. The overview of the case is that Mark Ellery Thomas, a man with a serious medical condition, disappeared from the Bronx with very few leads to follow, leaving his case unresolved.

Last Seen: Feb 24, 2016

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

86%Strong
John Doe — New York - unidentified case UP16188
John Doe — New York
UP16188 • Found Aug 16, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 55
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 97%150 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
85%Strong
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP71012
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP71012 • Found Apr 10, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%166 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP89681
John Doe — New York, New York
UP89681 • Found Feb 14, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%11 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%164 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 40%Bald vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP96243
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP96243 • Found Dec 6, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%172 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP77552
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP77552 • Found Jan 9, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 68%5'6" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%186 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Astoria, New York - unidentified case UP65684
John Doe — Astoria, New York
UP65684 • Found Jul 26, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 80%135 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP67295
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP67295 • Found May 13, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 70%126 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP16878
John Doe — New York, New York
UP16878 • Found Jul 4, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%12 mi away, same state
TimingFound 16 months after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
Weight 97%200 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — New Haven, Connecticut - unidentified case UP112292
John Doe — New Haven, Connecticut
UP112292 • Found Nov 12, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 87%58 mi away
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP76881
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP76881 • Found Nov 16, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 55 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%11 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 170–180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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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