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Timothy Lawson, a 57-year-old man from Cleveland, Ohio, was last seen on July 27, 2015. He disappeared while walking to work, and there have been no sightings or communications from him since that day. Lawson was described as being between 5'9" and 6'0" tall, weighing approximately 160 pounds, with brown hair that was graying, blue eyes, and a beard at the time of his disappearance. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, boots, and a black ball cap with the word "Highpoint" on it.

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Last Seen: Jul 27, 2015

Victim Details

Jan 08, 2016

Jan 05, 2024

Timothy

Lawson

66

57

69 inches

72 inches

160 lbs

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the summer of 2015, a sense of unease settled over a Cleveland, Ohio community when Timothy Wayne Lawson, a 57-year-old man, vanished without a trace. There are conflicting reports about the exact date he was last seen, with some sources stating July 27, 2015, and others indicating August 2, 2015. On that day, Timothy was following his familiar routine, walking to work in the vicinity of the 3400 block of west 118th Street. He was a man of habit, and this daily walk was a normal part of his life. Tragically, he never arrived at his destination and has not been seen or heard from since. His daughter was the one to report him missing, amplifying the family's distress over his sudden and unexplained absence. At the time of his disappearance, Timothy Lawson was described as a white male, standing between 5'9" and 6'0" tall and weighing approximately 160 pounds. He had graying brown hair, blue eyes, and wore a beard. His clothing was simple and characteristic of his daily life: blue jeans, boots, and a black baseball cap with the word "Highpoint" on it. He also has several distinguishing marks, including a mole on his chin, a scar on his head, and another scar on his right forearm. These personal details paint a picture of the man whose sudden absence left a void in the lives of his loved ones. The years have passed since Timothy Lawson was last seen, yet his case remains unsolved, leaving his family with lingering questions and a profound sense of loss. The Cleveland Police Department investigated his disappearance, but few details have emerged to shed light on what might have happened to him on that fateful day. The lack of information has been a significant hurdle in the search, and his loved ones continue to hope for answers and closure. His case serves as a somber reminder of the lasting impact a person's disappearance has on their family and community, a quiet narrative of uncertainty and the enduring pain of not knowing.

Jul 27, 2015

Cleveland

Ohio

Cuyahoga County

44111

17805

Cleveland Police Department - Headquarters

Cleveland

Ohio

Cuyahoga County

44113

John Haney

police officer

1300 Ontario Street, Ohio

2166235218

Local

Law Enforcement

15-266140

2015-05-04

Cleveland Police Department - Headquarters

Brown

Blue

Blue

06/02/2026


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