John Allan Bowes was 48 when he was last seen on August 15, 1992, in Nipigon on the north shore of Lake Superior. He had stopped to buy gasoline while driving east toward his home in Kingston, Ontario; that purchase is the last confirmed sighting. There is no information about the vehicle he was driving, and no immediate sign that he intended to disappear.

Bowes was described as medium build, five feet eight inches and about 169 pounds, with short balding black hair, fair complexion, and usually wearing a baseball cap. The investigation has remained open for decades but tangible leads have been scarce, leaving his family without answers.

If anyone remembers seeing John in Nipigon on or after August 15, 1992, or has information about his route or vehicle, please share what you know.