Left: John circa, 1988
Right: Age Progressed to age 44
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: January 1, 1988
Missing From: Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania
Classification: Endangered Missing
Date Of Birth: February 5, 1970
Age: 17 years old
Height and Weight: 6’1″ and 185 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian Male, Red/Auburn hair, Blue eyes, John has a burn scar on his upper right arm
Clothing/Jewelry Description: A gray jacket, blue jeans, and Adidas sneakers
NCMEC Number: 601797
Details of Disappearance
John Lango was last seen in Pottsville, Pennsylvania on New Year’s Day in 1988. He was last seen at approximately 12:00 am as he left his family’s home. He has never been seen or heard from since.
John was a student at Pottsville Area High School at the time of his disappearance. His case remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Pottsville Police Department 717-622-1234
Source Information
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children