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Thomas Novak Missing Person Case

Last seen in Park Valley, Utah on Jul 25, 1958

Victim Details

Nov 24, 2021

Nov 24, 2021

Thomas

Novak

80

12

64 inches

69 inches

90 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 25, 1958

Park Valley

Utah

Box Elder County

No

110093

Box Elder County Sheriff's Office

Brigham

Utah

Box Elder County

84302

Cade Palmer

Detective

52 South 1000 West, Utah

4357343800

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.boxeldercounty.org/sheriff.htm

21-000929

2021-11-24

Box Elder County Sheriff's Office

na

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/24/2026


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Thomas Novak, a 12-year-old boy, disappeared on July 25, 1958, from the Lawrence Carter Ranch in Park Valley, Utah. He was last seen preparing for bed around 10:00 p.m., unlacing his shoes. By the next morning, Thomas was missing, having left the ranch on foot without taking any extra clothing or food. His parents, familiar with his history of running away, did not report him missing until July 29.

There were several potential sightings of Thomas following his disappearance. A boy matc ...
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Last Seen: Jul 25, 1958

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  • 1958 Thomas Novak - Newspapers.com™
  • Thomas D. Novak - The Charley Project
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    Has anyone else looked into the possible significance of the rusted .22 rifle that Thomas was report... ...Read More
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    Has anyone else noticed how unusual it is that Thomas Novak was spotted carrying a rusted .22 rifle ... ...Read More
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