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Wayne Edward Arnold, 54, was last heard from on February 1, 2007. He had left his home in Gilbert, Pennsylvania, in December 2006 to travel to Texas for a new job opportunity. Arnold maintained regular contact with his family via phone and computer until all communication abruptly stopped in February 2007. His father reported him missing when he could no longer reach him.

Before his disappearance, Arnold had mentioned an interest in traveling to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico. This raise ...Read More
Last Seen: Feb 01, 2007

Victim Details

Jul 07, 2011

Apr 06, 2020

Wayne

Arnold

72

54

71 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the winter of 2006, 54-year-old Wayne Edward Arnold made a significant life change, leaving his home in Gilbert, Pennsylvania, for a new employment opportunity in Texas. He began his journey on December 15, 2006, and for a time, maintained contact with his loved ones back home. However, in February of 2007, all communication, both by phone and computer, abruptly ceased. It was his father who, after a period of unsettling silence, reported him missing to the Pennsylvania State Police on April 19, 2007. The last known contact anyone had with Wayne was on February 1, 2007. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a white male, 5'11" and weighing 170 pounds, with blond or strawberry blond hair that was short and balding, and blue eyes. The circumstances surrounding the sudden end of communication with Wayne are concerning to his family and investigators. Before he vanished, Wayne had mentioned a desire to travel to San Miguel, Mexico, adding another layer of complexity to the search. It is unknown what his mode of transportation was, and there is no information available about any vehicle he may have been driving. Details about the specific nature of his employment in Texas or his exact location there have not been widely publicized, making it difficult to retrace his steps. The investigation into Wayne Arnold's disappearance has been ongoing since his father filed the report in April 2007. The case is being handled by the Pennsylvania State Police. Over the years, information has been limited, and there have been no significant breakthroughs publicly announced. The ambiguity of his last known whereabouts, coupled with his expressed interest in traveling to Mexico, has created a challenging scenario for law enforcement. The overview of the case is one of a man who relocated for work, maintained contact for a short period, and then suddenly and inexplicably fell out of touch, leaving his family with unanswered questions and growing concern.

Feb 01, 2007

Gilbert

Pennsylvania

Monroe County

18331

No

10439

Pennsylvania State Police

West Hazleton

Pennsylvania

Luzerne County

18202

Brian Noll

Corporal

250 Dessen Drive, Pennsylvania

5704593890

State

Law Enforcement

N03-0873978

2007-04-19

Pennsylvania State Police

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

05/23/2026


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