The person at the center of this case
Cosme Olay Ibay
Missing Person · Open
17 years waiting · since 2008
Missing Person: Cosme Olay Ibay
Justice for Cosme Olay Ibay — the trail went cold in 2008, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was his vehicle found 20 miles away at Gator Creek County Park when he was last seen in Polk City?
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evidence
Lead #2What circumstances led to the vehicle being abandoned at the park, and were there any signs of struggle or foul play?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone see Cosme or his vehicle between Polk City and Lakeland on September 22, 2008?
Cosme Olay Ibay, a 78-year-old man, disappeared on September 22, 2008, while performing yard work at a residence in Polk City, Florida. His vehicle was later found abandoned at Gator Creek County Park in Lakeland, approximately 20 miles away, despite extensive ground, K-9, and aerial searches yielding no results. The circumstances of his disappearance and current whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators continue to seek information about what occurred after he was last seen that day.
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clue
Lead #4Despite extensive searches including K-9 and aerial units, no trace was found—what areas may not have been thoroughly searched?
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NamUs case MP7209. Missing person: Cosme Olay Ibay.
Last known contact: 2008-09-07 in Polk City, Polk, FL. Circumstances: The victim resides in Orlando, FL, but was last seen on 09/22/2008 performing yard work at 461 Waterview Drive in Polk City, FL.
His vehicle was recovered abandoned at the Gator Creek County Park in Lakeland, which is approximately 20 miles from the Polk City address. A search of the park was conducted on foot, with K-9, and by air with negative results.
Demographics: 78 years, Male, Asian. Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 140 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: white t-shirt, khaki pants; Eyewear: glasses. Investigating agency: Polk County Sheriff's Office | 2008-189743.
Timeline of Events
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2008-09-22
Last Seen Performing Yard Work
Cosme Olay Ibay was last seen performing yard work at 461 Waterview Drive in Polk City, FL
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2008-09-22
Vehicle Abandoned
His vehicle was recovered abandoned at Gator Creek County Park in Lakeland, approximately 20 miles from the Polk City address
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2008-09-22
Search Conducted
Extensive search of Gator Creek County Park conducted on foot, with K-9 units, and by air with negative results
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Case Information
Incident:September 22, 2008
Last Updated:June 9, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 22, 2008
Last Updated:June 9, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8632986834
You can remain anonymous