Richard William Hardie, 73, was last seen on March 27, 1992, in Foresthill, California after a heated argument with his wife. He left the house in anger on his Bultaco dirt bike wearing his helmet, but left his wallet and keys behind. Described as a survivalist and experienced outdoorsman who camped, fished and hiked in the nearby canyon areas, Hardie was believed to have ridden into the woods that day.

An extensive search of the canyons where he frequently visited turned up no trace of him, his bike or personal effects. Authorities report no evidence of foul play, yet there has been no activity on his Social Security number since the disappearance, a detail that investigators note as inconsistent with a voluntary long-term absence. Hardie had been married for 28 years and the couple reportedly argued frequently, but the suddenness of his vanishing remains unexplained.

Anyone who knew Hardie’s habits, rode those trails in March 1992, or has information about his dirt bike or movements that day is asked to contact the Placer County Sheriff’s Department.