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Thomas Schaffer Missing Person Case

Last seen in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Aug 01, 2005

Victim Details

Created

Jun 22, 2016

Case Added

Jan 12, 2024

Firstname

Thomas

Lastname

Schaffer

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

73 inches

Weight

130 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Aug 01, 2005

City

Milwaukee

State

Wisconsin

County

Milwaukee County

Zip Code

53208

Agency ID

18457

Agency Name

Milwaukee Police Department - Sensitive Crimes Division

Agency City

Milwaukee

Agency State

Wisconsin

Agency County

Milwaukee County

Agency Zip Code

53233

Agency Contact

Keyona Vines

Contact Job Title

Police Officer

Agency Address

619 West Walnut Street, Wisconsin

Agency Phone

4149357405

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://city.milwaukee.gov/police/Police-Units-Partners/scd

Agency Case #

10-260-0099

Agency Report Date

2006-01-04

Primary Agency

Milwaukee Police Department - Sensitive Crimes Division

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Solved

Yes

Last Updated

07/29/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description (LOCATED)

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Thomas A. Schaffer was a 58-year-old man navigating a difficult period in his life in the summer of 2005. He was experiencing homelessness in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, often finding shelter in the city's parks. Those who knew him were aware of his struggles with drug abuse, a challenge that can often isolate individuals from their support systems. On August 1, 2005, Thomas was last seen near the intersection of South 76th Street and West Oklahoma Avenue. At the time of his disappearance, he was ...

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Last Seen: Aug 01, 2005

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Thomas Schaffer Missing Person Case

Last seen in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on Aug 01, 2005

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