The person at the center of this case
Cosme Olay Ibay
Missing Person · Open
18 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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clue
Lead #2What circumstances led to the vehicle being abandoned at the park?
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evidence
Lead #3Were there any signs of struggle or distress at the Waterview Drive property or the park?
Cosme Olay Ibay, a 78-year-old man, disappeared on September 22, 2008, while performing yard work at a property in Polk City, Florida. His vehicle was found abandoned at Gator Creek County Park in Lakeland, approximately 20 miles away, but extensive searches including K-9 and aerial efforts yielded no trace of him. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue to seek information about what happened after he was last seen that day.
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person
Lead #4Did anyone witness his departure from the yard work location or see him at the park?
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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 discovered abandoned at Gator Creek County Park in Lakeland, approximately 20 miles from the Polk City address
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2008-09-22
Search Operations
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:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 22, 2008
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8632986834
You can remain anonymous