Friend is MIA - 2 kids with 1 on the way - Vanished!

Mikesta · 02-15-08, 11:12 PM

URL of Flyer

My buddie Nick dissappeared after work on the 13th. He had told his daughter that he would make valentines with her that night when he got home. He called his wife from work letting her know he would be coming home and told his co-worker that he was going to stop by the store on the way.

Its been over 48 hours now and he is all over the news up here.

Drives a 92 Toyota Paseo. Figure its a long shot, but keep your eyes open and call 911 if you hear of anything.

He lives for his family, so I don't see him picking up an splitting.

Vitesse_6 · 02-15-08, 11:15 PM

Oh hell, Not good...
Best of luck and hopefully a speedy return.

D'Animal · 02-15-08, 11:17 PM

No Gooood!

Rezkid · 02-15-08, 11:24 PM

Damn, hope he turns up ok, and quickly

Fly Rod · 02-15-08, 11:31 PM

Shit!

I can't read the lic # on the flier can anyone else?

Mikesta · 02-15-08, 11:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Fly Rod

Shit!

I can't read the lic # on the flier can anyone else?

601-RHX

IronYuppy · 02-15-08, 11:36 PM

Keeping an eye peeled on the Island, for what that's worth. Not too far away for a remote chance.

2ndGenToyotaFan · 02-15-08, 11:37 PM

License is 601RHX

Hope he shows up safe and sound soon!!!!

firetruck41 · 02-15-08, 11:41 PM

That sucks! First thought is, walk the route he would drive, if there is any brush that could possibly hide a single vehicle off the roadway.

Mikesta · 02-15-08, 11:55 PM

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Originally Posted by firetruck41

That sucks! First thought is, walk the route he would drive, if there is any brush that could possibly hide a single vehicle off the roadway.

Thanks... yes, we have about 50 people doing this. BUT PLEASE... share suggestions. Outside the box etc... Anything to get this family back together safely if there is a way.

Brian in Oregon · 02-16-08, 12:06 AM

Probably stuck in a Seattle traffic jam.

On the serious side, does he have a cell phone, and are the local po po willing to request a GPS trace?

TheGr8Doughboy · 02-16-08, 01:07 AM

I hate to hear this and best of luck to finding him.

Since it was valientines day you might try and figure out if he was doing something to suprise his wife, thus traveling a different route.

Good luck

Gold Boy · 02-16-08, 03:12 AM

sorry to here this...... will be keeping a look out up here.

cruiser88 · 02-16-08, 06:55 AM

dam.....sorry but i like the gps idea

97 FZJ80 · 02-16-08, 08:22 AM

Do you know the wireless provider of his cell phone? You cannot activate a trace without legal and technical issues, but there are ways around this.

Find the wireless carrier and start from the top. The top exec can authorize a local scan from their internal database. The key is to look for any activities in the cell phone. If it is still on the network, send a SMS/MMS/Ping to the cell phone will get you back a response back with a Cell/sector ID.

Cell ID would typically narrow the search grid down to 5 square miles in urban areas.

Good luck!

97 FZJ80 · 02-16-08, 08:23 AM

Oh You cannot activate a GPS search on the phone via a GSM network. On a CDMA network, it is difficult (but not impossible) to do without some specialize work.

brett76 · 02-16-08, 08:31 AM

thats horrible. i will definitely keep my eye out mike im all over the sound with my work

Mikesta · 02-16-08, 08:33 AM

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Originally Posted by 97 FZJ80

Do you know the wireless provider of his cell phone? You cannot activate a trace without legal and technical issues, but there are ways around this.

Find the wireless carrier and start from the top. The top exec can authorize a local scan from their internal database. The key is to look for any activities in the cell phone. If it is still on the network, send a SMS/MMS/Ping to the cell phone will get you back a response back with a Cell/sector ID.

Cell ID would typically narrow the search grid down to 5 square miles in urban areas.

Good luck!

Unfortunatly his cell was dead from the morning of the 13th. So he was at work all day with a dead cell. Great thoughts, but you can't ping a cell with no signal. In the movies they can though.

NorCalDoug · 02-16-08, 10:57 AM

wishing for the best outcome

OZCAL · 02-16-08, 03:34 PM

SR.GRINGO · 02-16-08, 04:05 PM

Local father's disappearance baffles family and friends | KOMO-TV - Seattle, Washington | News

Hope things work out for the best and he turns up safe and sound.

Weedhopper · 02-16-08, 04:56 PM

Have they found his car or are both missing?

PScottBx · 02-16-08, 06:33 PM

Wow... good luck to them

Bx

Mikesta · 02-16-08, 07:50 PM

well we are now at 73 hours MIA. This guy would NOT just take off. Keep yer eyes peeled.

Thanks in advance.

Mikesta · 02-16-08, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Weedhopper

Have they found his car or are both missing?

both are missing. This is just unreal and unbelievable. If you pray, please pray for Nick. There are over 100 people looking for him on the ground. Plus many other areas like this forum

PabloCruise · 02-16-08, 09:06 PM

Any news?

NorCalDoug · 02-16-08, 09:42 PM

any possibility of him running off the road between his office and his home?

I'm sure people are checking the obvious things/places...but I just thought I'd ask...

02-15-08, 11:12 PM	#1
Mikesta Waiting for more parts Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rainy State Posts: 1,819	Friend is MIA - 2 kids with 1 on the way - Vanished! URL of Flyer My buddie Nick dissappeared after work on the 13th. He had told his daughter that he would make valentines with her that night when he got home. He called his wife from work letting her know he would be coming home and told his co-worker that he was going to stop by the store on the way. Its been over 48 hours now and he is all over the news up here. Drives a 92 Toyota Paseo. Figure its a long shot, but keep your eyes open and call 911 if you hear of anything. He lives for his family, so I don't see him picking up an splitting. __________________ Too much to do, too little time to do it.

02-15-08, 11:15 PM	#2
Vitesse_6 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Taylorsville Utah TLCA# 8382 Posts: 1,223	Oh hell, Not good... Best of luck and hopefully a speedy return. __________________ Enjoy Brian Passey KE7TGH wasatchcruisers 71 FJ40 Stinky 94 FZJ80 Ryoku Ryu Cruiser ring's anyone Stuff I've done... My 40 work in progress

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02-15-08, 11:36 PM	#7
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02-15-08, 11:37 PM	#8
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02-15-08, 11:41 PM	#9
firetruck41 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Camas, WA USA TLCA# 14300 Posts: 3,517	That sucks! First thought is, walk the route he would drive, if there is any brush that could possibly hide a single vehicle off the roadway. __________________ Ben Silva IH8MUD Site Supporter since July 2004 1996 Lexus LX 450, 130k, locked, Cooper STT 285s, OME 850/863, CDL/Pin 7, 30qt freezer, 2@aux fuse blocks, aux powerpoint, 850w inverter 1998 Lexus LX 470, 139k Sold 1993 FZJ80 198k miles Sold

02-16-08, 12:06 AM	#11
Brian in Oregon IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,034	Probably stuck in a Seattle traffic jam. On the serious side, does he have a cell phone, and are the local po po willing to request a GPS trace? __________________ 1971 FJ40 w/ Chevy 350, Mark's of Australia bellhousing kit, 1979 4-spd transmission & transfer case, 12.50x33x15 tires. Rust free, original paint, wheel wells not cut. "No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms." Thomas Jefferson, 1776

02-16-08, 01:07 AM	#12
TheGr8Doughboy naw... I need new skis... Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Christiansburg VA TLCA# 14971 Posts: 721	I hate to hear this and best of luck to finding him. Since it was valientines day you might try and figure out if he was doing something to suprise his wife, thus traveling a different route. Good luck __________________ '85 V8Jfe0260 SOAed, mud sticker in the window 350->700r4->NP203->19Spline Case FOR SALE '95 Toy mini truck... 2wd DD

02-16-08, 03:12 AM	#13
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02-16-08, 08:22 AM	#15
97 FZJ80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 1,233	Do you know the wireless provider of his cell phone? You cannot activate a trace without legal and technical issues, but there are ways around this. Find the wireless carrier and start from the top. The top exec can authorize a local scan from their internal database. The key is to look for any activities in the cell phone. If it is still on the network, send a SMS/MMS/Ping to the cell phone will get you back a response back with a Cell/sector ID. Cell ID would typically narrow the search grid down to 5 square miles in urban areas. Good luck! __________________ 97 LX450 - Plano, TX ARB winch bumper - triple lockers - center d/l switch - reclining mid/rear seats - HIRs - map/domes/doors/cargo/tail LEDs - crystal clear lights - aux fuse block - power outlets - lots of cupholders - PriorityStart! - Optima - exact mats - Waeco fridge - Sarmonprod.com xfer case cover To be installed: OME 851/852, Bilsteins, dual batteries w/Optima D31M, JDM condensor fan, JDM fog lights. "Today is yesterday's tomorrow"

02-16-08, 08:23 AM	#16
97 FZJ80 IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Plano Texas Posts: 1,233	Oh You cannot activate a GPS search on the phone via a GSM network. On a CDMA network, it is difficult (but not impossible) to do without some specialize work. __________________ 97 LX450 - Plano, TX ARB winch bumper - triple lockers - center d/l switch - reclining mid/rear seats - HIRs - map/domes/doors/cargo/tail LEDs - crystal clear lights - aux fuse block - power outlets - lots of cupholders - PriorityStart! - Optima - exact mats - Waeco fridge - Sarmonprod.com xfer case cover To be installed: OME 851/852, Bilsteins, dual batteries w/Optima D31M, JDM condensor fan, JDM fog lights. "Today is yesterday's tomorrow"

02-16-08, 08:31 AM	#17
brett76 adrift in a sea of meh Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: t town, wa TLCA# 15433 Posts: 2,295	thats horrible. i will definitely keep my eye out mike im all over the sound with my work __________________ "there is a principle which is a bar against all information, which is proof against all arguments and which cannot fail to keep a man in everlasting ignorance- that prinicple is contempt prior to investigation" h. s. another convert to the church of latterday swank, a subcult of Shahrislam

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02-16-08, 07:50 PM	#24
Mikesta Waiting for more parts Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Rainy State Posts: 1,819	well we are now at 73 hours MIA. This guy would NOT just take off. Keep yer eyes peeled. Thanks in advance. __________________ Too much to do, too little time to do it.

02-16-08, 09:42 PM	#27
NorCalDoug I Solve Problems... Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: uhhhh...duh...Northern CA TLCA# yes, I have one Posts: 7,055	any possibility of him running off the road between his office and his home? I'm sure people are checking the obvious things/places...but I just thought I'd ask... __________________ a couple pairs of pink panties... Another convert to the Church of Latter Day Swank, a sub-cult of Shahrislam "...Opportunity doesn't knock, you have to kick the fuckin door in and drag the bitch out scr