Clyde Van Ditmars was 21 when he was last seen in Fort Frances, Ontario, on July 23, 1982. He had been travelling in the early 1980s seeking work as a welder, moving through British Columbia, Alberta and Manitoba before arriving in northwestern Ontario. Clyde is described as 5 feet 11 inches, 183 pounds, with blond hair, blue eyes, a fair complexion and wearing glasses. He also had several surgical scars, including one on the front of his neck and a vertical scar from chest to abdomen.

The case remains open and there have been no confirmed sightings or contact since July 23, 1982. If anyone knew Clyde, saw him around Fort Frances in July 1982, or has information about his movements after that date, please come forward.