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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP71844) and 6 other sources
In the winter of 2014, a profound sense of unease settled over the family and friends of Robert Harris. A 59-year-old male from Manhattan, New York, Robert was a familiar face in his community, but on January 24, 2014, he seemingly vanished without a trace. On the morning of Wednesday, January 22, 2014, he left his home with the intention of attending a doctor's appointment on Park Avenue. However, he never arrived at the medical office and, more alarmingly, he never returned to his residence. When he was last seen, he was wearing a black leather jacket, blue jeans, and white sneakers. The days that followed his failure to return home were filled with increasing worry as all attempts to contact him proved futile. The official report of his disappearance was filed two days after he was last seen, marking the beginning of a long and painful period of uncertainty for his loved ones.

The investigation into Robert's disappearance was handled by the New York City Police Department's Missing Persons Squad. Despite their efforts, the case yielded few clues. There was no indication of foul play, nor was there any evidence to suggest that Robert had intentionally left his life behind. His sudden and complete lack of contact was entirely out of character, deepening the mystery surrounding his whereabouts. The circumstances of his disappearance were particularly perplexing; he was on his way to a routine appointment, a simple part of his daily life that inexplicably became the last known event before he went missing. The lack of any witnesses or surveillance footage capturing his movements after leaving his residence left investigators with a frustratingly cold trail.

As years have passed since Robert Harris was last seen, his case has remained open, a persistent and unanswered question for both his family and the authorities. The initial flurry of activity has inevitably slowed, but the hope of finding answers has not been extinguished. His case serves as a somber reminder of the thousands of individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind a void of information and a legacy of unresolved grief for those who knew and loved them. The overview of this case is one of a man who was a part of a vibrant city, yet disappeared from it silently and without a trace. His story is one of an ordinary day that took an extraordinary and devastating turn, leaving a family to grapple with the ambiguity of their loss and the enduring pain of not knowing what happened to Robert.

Last Seen: Jan 24, 2014

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.

87%Strong
John Doe — New York - unidentified case UP16188
John Doe — New York
UP16188 • Found Aug 16, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP71012
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP71012 • Found Apr 10, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%11 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%166 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Astoria, New York - unidentified case UP65684
John Doe — Astoria, New York
UP65684 • Found Jul 26, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%4 mi away, same state
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 84%135 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Kew Gardens, New York - unidentified case UP76663
John Doe — Kew Gardens, New York
UP76663 • Found Dec 14, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 55%115 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP76881
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP76881 • Found Nov 16, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%5 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%158 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP16878
John Doe — New York, New York
UP16878 • Found Jul 4, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%3 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 78%200 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP13630
John Doe — New York, New York
UP13630 • Found Oct 9, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 50–99 vs 59
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 8 months after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
Weight 78%200 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP12774
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP12774 • Found Jan 14, 2014
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 59
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound same day as last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 31%101 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 40%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — New Haven, Connecticut - unidentified case UP112292
John Doe — New Haven, Connecticut
UP112292 • Found Nov 12, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 84%68 mi away
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%169 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
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 100%Est. 50–65 vs 59 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"
Weight 88%139 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
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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