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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP86271) and 7 other sources
In the late spring of 2021, the community of Wareham, Massachusetts, was struck with the unsettling disappearance of 35-year-old Timothy Michael Roberts. He was last seen on May 16, 2021, a day that marked the beginning of an agonizing period of uncertainty for his family and friends. His absence was described as being highly out of character, a sentiment amplified by his family's deep concern over his well-being due to a number of pre-existing medical conditions that required attention. The family's worry was immense, as they knew his health could be in jeopardy without proper medical care. The Wareham Police Department was contacted, and an official investigation into his disappearance began, with his case entered under the number 21-1597-OF.

At the time he went missing, Timothy Roberts was described as a white male, standing 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing approximately 185 pounds. He has brown hair and blue eyes. His appearance is marked by several distinct scars: one located at the end of his eyebrow nearest his ear, another in the center of his head at the hairline, and a third on his knee. He is also known to have tattoos, though the specific designs are not publicly known. When he was last seen, he was reportedly wearing a blue T-shirt and black sweatpants. Details surrounding the exact circumstances of his disappearance from Wareham remain limited, contributing to the difficulty of the search. His family has highlighted a significant event in his past, a serious vehicular accident in 2013, which caused severe injuries and resulted in long-term health issues, adding another layer of concern for his welfare.

In the days following his disappearance, a potential clue emerged. Reports indicated that Timothy had been staying at a campground in the Carver/Wareham area and had expressed plans to travel to Maine, a destination he never reached. On May 17, 2021, just a day after he was last seen, an attempt was made to use his EBT card at a gas station in the nearby town of Carver. However, the transaction was unsuccessful as the incorrect PIN was entered three times. This activity suggested a possible direction of travel but provided no concrete answers about who was in possession of his card or what had happened to Timothy. Despite public appeals for information by both his family and law enforcement, and the circulation of his description on various platforms, few leads have surfaced. The case of Timothy Roberts remains an open and perplexing mystery, leaving a void in the lives of his loved ones and a lingering sense of unease within the community, all of whom hold onto hope for his safe return.

Last Seen: May 16, 2021

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey - unidentified case UP102185
John Doe — Atlantic City, New Jersey
UP102185 • Found Jan 7, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 49%255 mi away
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%150–180 lb vs 185 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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