Ronald Hardy, 56, was found dead in the northside parking lot of the Delaware Truck Plaza on the morning of Sunday, April 22, 2012. A passerby discovered the body at about 9 a.m. and authorities were alerted. The state’s medical examiner ruled the death a homicide; the specific cause was not publicly released.

Hardy’s tan 1992 Ford Ranger, Delaware plate CL71413, with black steel wheels and small silver center caps, was missing from the scene. Surveillance footage from the plaza showed the truck being driven away at about 10 p.m. the previous night. Police issued a public alert for the vehicle while homicide detectives investigated.

If anyone knew Ronald, saw his truck after April 21, 2012, or has information about what happened that night, please come forward.