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Ivan Peter-James Grosskurth, 45 years old at the time of his disappearance, was last seen in January 2021 in Battle Creek, Michigan. He is described as a white male, standing 5 feet 9 inches tall, with blonde or strawberry-colored hair and blue eyes, weighing around 130 to 140 pounds. Grosskurth has a criminal record, having been convicted of third-degree criminal sexual conduct in 1997, and was listed on Michigan's sex offender registry at the time of his disappearance.

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Last Seen: Jan 07, 2021

Victim Details

Dec 06, 2021

Jan 20, 2022

Ivan

Grosskurth

48

45

69 inches

140 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the winter of 2021, a 45-year-old man named Ivan Peter-James Grosskurth vanished from Battle Creek, Michigan. He was last seen on January 7, 2021, leaving the home of a family member. Described as a white male, 5 feet 9 inches tall and weighing around 140 pounds, he had blond or strawberry blond hair, blue eyes, and typically wore a full beard. At the time he went missing, what he was wearing and whether he had any personal belongings with him remains unclear. The circumstances surrounding his departure did not immediately raise alarm, but as days turned into weeks without contact, concern for his welfare grew among his family. The Battle Creek Police Department was notified of Ivan's disappearance, and an official report was filed in February 2021. Investigators began looking into his last known movements and reaching out to friends and family for any information that might shed light on his whereabouts. Despite their efforts, information was scarce. Authorities indicated that they believed Ivan may have disappeared voluntarily, but they still wished to make contact with him to confirm his safety. His family worked with law enforcement in the hopes of finding him, but their attempts to locate him proved unsuccessful. As time has passed, Ivan Grosskurth's case has remained open. The lack of any significant leads has left his family with unanswered questions and a painful void. Information about his disappearance has been shared publicly with the hope that someone might come forward with a crucial piece of information. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving loved ones to navigate a world of uncertainty and hope for a resolution. The investigation into what happened to Ivan continues, a quiet and persistent effort to bring him home.

Jan 07, 2021

Battle Creek

Michigan

Calhoun County

49014

No

110344

Battle Creek Police Department

Battle Creek

Michigan

Calhoun County

49014

Brandin Huggett

Detective

20 N. Division St., Michigan

2697810911

Local

Law Enforcement

21001258

2021-02-19

Battle Creek Police Department

6125

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

06/06/2026


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