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Robert Ronald Tippit, 36, was last seen in Topeka, Kansas, sometime in 1977 or 1978 and has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Tippit was described as a white male, 5'10" and weighing 180 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was also known by the nicknames Bob, Lace, and several aliases, including Richard Allen Lais, Ron Roberts, and Arthur Dewuane Tippit.

The circumstances leading up to Tippit's disappearance are complex. In 1979, while in California, he ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 01, 1977
Victim Details

Jan 27, 2026

Jan 27, 2026

Robert

Ronald Tippit

36

36

5'10 inches

180 lbs

White

Male

Jan 01, 1977

Topeka

Kansas

Topeka

Topeka Police Departmen

785-368-9415

01/27/2026