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Joseph Patrick
MOORE
62
49
66 inches
66 inches
128 lbs
128 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the small town of Kincardine, Ontario, the autumn of 2012 brought with it a lasting sense of unease and a mystery that continues to trouble the community. It was on Halloween, October 31, 2012, that 49-year-old Joseph Patrick Moore, a familiar face to many locals, was seen for the last time. Joe, as he was known, was a man who didn't own a vehicle and was a frequent sight, often on foot, navigating the streets of his hometown. On that day, he was spotted at two different locations: Jean's Family Restaurant on Sutton Street and later at the Davidson Centre. At the time of his disappearance, he was living in a residence on Princess Street. His sudden absence was felt deeply by those who knew him, as a man who was well-known and recognized within his community. Joseph Moore was described as being 5'6" tall and weighing 129 pounds, with a slim build. He had short brown and graying hair, hazel eyes, and wore glasses. In the days and weeks following his last appearance, concern grew as no one had heard from or seen him. When investigators checked his apartment, they found it neat and tidy, with his personal belongings, including his clothing and luggage, left behind, suggesting his departure was not planned. The investigation into his disappearance has been ongoing, a persistent effort by the South Bruce OPP Crime Unit to uncover what happened to him. Approximately a year after he went missing, a black coat, similar to the one Joe was known to wear, was found washed up on the shore just north of Boiler Beach. While it brought a potential clue, it has not been definitively confirmed if the coat belonged to him, though his family believes it matched the one he wore. Over the years, the search for answers has continued, fueled by the hope of his family and the dedication of community members and organizations. His sister has expressed the family's deep desire for resolution and to understand what became of their loved one. The case has been kept in the public eye through the efforts of groups who have conducted searches of areas he was known to frequent, including the trail system near the Davidson Centre. Despite numerous tips and interviews, no trace of Joe Moore has been found since that October day in 2012. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance that has left a void in the lives of his family and a lingering question in the heart of the Kincardine community.
Mark Left Cheek, 2 moles
Oct 31, 2012
Kincardine
Ontario
South Bruce OPP OPP ONCMPUR ; 1-705-330-4144;
Ontario
1-877-934-6363
1-877-934-6363
Law Enforcement
LP12325804
South Bruce OPP OPP ONCMPUR ; 1-705-330-4144;
Brown
Hazel
Hazel
Build: Slender/Thin; Hair details: Grey, Straight, Short
No
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