Michael Taus was 25 and living in West Islip, New York, when he was last seen on June 18, 2010. He told his father he was going on a date with a woman he met online and appeared happy, even showing off new clothes. He ran a detailing and website business and disappeared that day along with his two-year-old pit bull, Romeo.

A week later his black 2004 Volkswagen Jetta was found abandoned and still running in Elmont, about 30 miles from his home. Forensic examination of the car reportedly showed no signs of foul play or violence. Romeo’s food and water bowls were missing from Michael’s apartment, his cell phone was disconnected, and there was no activity on his bank accounts.

The family says it was out of character for him to leave without telling anyone. The case remains unsolved and the circumstances — a running, abandoned car plus the simultaneous disappearance of his dog and the bowls — remain unexplained. If anyone knew Michael, his routines, or has information about that date, please share what you know.