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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP90536) and 2 other sources
In the bustling borough of Brooklyn, New York, a sense of community and familiarity often provides comfort. However, on August 17, 2021, that comfort was unsettled for the family and friends of Robert Hight. At 69 years old, Robert was last seen at a facility in the Borough Park neighborhood at approximately 1:30 in the afternoon. On the day he went missing, he was wearing a black shirt, black pants, and black suspenders. Robert is described as a Black male with black hair and brown eyes, standing at 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing between 175 and 180 pounds.

The circumstances surrounding Robert's disappearance remain unclear, leaving his loved ones with a multitude of unanswered questions. The New York City Police Department's Missing Persons Squad is handling the investigation, but details about the events leading up to his last known whereabouts have not been made public. The lack of information has undoubtedly made the past several years a period of immense difficulty and uncertainty for those who know and care for him. Every passing day without answers compounds the worry and concern for his well-being.

The investigation into Robert Hight's disappearance is ongoing. The case serves as a somber reminder of the fragility of life and the deep void left when a member of the community vanishes without a trace. It is a story of a man who, one summer afternoon, was present in the lives of others and then was suddenly gone. The lack of resolution in his case continues to be a source of pain for his family and friends, who hold onto hope for answers and closure. The overview of this case is one of sudden and unexplained absence, leaving a family in an agonizing state of limbo and a community with a sense of unease.

Last Seen: Aug 17, 2021

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, 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 69
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%164 lb vs 175–180 lb
Hair 40%Bald vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP86788
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP86788 • Found Nov 22, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–75 vs 69
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 84%143 lb vs 175–180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP136158
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP136158 • Found Dec 13, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 69 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 97%155 lb vs 175–180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Lawrence, New York - unidentified case UP154504
John Doe — Lawrence, New York
UP154504 • Found Dec 23, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 75%Est. 45–65 vs 69 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%14 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%176 lb vs 175–180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP100480
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP100480 • Found Feb 7, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 69 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 25%102 lb vs 175–180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP91564
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP91564 • Found May 6, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 76%Est. 50–65 vs 69
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 79%139 lb vs 175–180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP100931
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP100931 • Found Feb 23, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 69 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
Weight 81%140 lb vs 175–180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP100533
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP100533 • Found Jan 29, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 50–80 vs 69 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 99%15 mi away, same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 64%127 lb vs 175–180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey - unidentified case UP156066
John Doe — Newark, New Jersey
UP156066 • Found Nov 23, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 69 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%12 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 36%6'1" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%183 lb vs 175–180 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
78%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP154359
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP154359 • Found Dec 23, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 50–80 vs 69 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 95%153 lb vs 175–180 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
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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