Vijaykumar Parbhubhai Patel

Left: Vijaykumar circa, 1985

Right: Age Progressed to age 50


Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

Missing Since: March 1, 1985

Missing From: Aurora, Lawrence County, Missouri

Classification: Endangered Missing

Date Of Birth: July 13, 1966

Age: 18 years old

Height and Weight: 5’10” and 140 pounds

Distinguishing Characteristics: Asian Male, Black hair, Brown eyes, Vijaykumar might use the nicknames “Victor” and or “Vijay”

Clothing/Jewelry Description: A white t-shirt, a pair of blue jeans, and cowboy boots

NCMEC Number: 1191850


Details of Disappearance

Vijaykumar was last seen in Aurora, Missouri on March 1st 1985. He was last seen traveling to work at a family restaurant where he would work from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm. The restaurant was actually located next to the Sands Motel which has been managed by his family since they moved to the area in 1981.

Vijaykumar was driving a green Pontiac 2×2 with the Missouri license plate number NGZ366 at the time. The vehicle and him have never been found. He left behind his passport and has never been heard from again. His case remains unsolved. Some accounts give his place of disappearance as Mount Vernon, Missouri.


Investigating Agency

If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Lawrence County Sheriffs Office 417-466-2131


Source Information

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

The Charley Project

The Doe Network

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