The person at the center of this case
David Mines
Missing Person · Open
64 years waiting · since 1961
Missing Person: David Mines
Justice for David Mines — the trail went cold in 1961, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1What happened to David Mines during the bus stop in Syracuse? Did he leave the bus voluntarily or under duress?
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witness
Lead #2Were there other passengers or bus staff who interacted with Mines during the journey from New York to Syracuse?
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timeline
Lead #3Why did his luggage arrive in Toronto if he disappeared? Was it transferred by someone else, or did it travel separately?
David Mines, a 41-year-old Orthodox Jewish man, disappeared on December 21, 1961, while traveling by bus from New York to Toronto, Canada. His luggage arrived safely in Toronto, but he was not on the bus, which had a scheduled stop in Syracuse. Despite decades of investigation, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unknown, and authorities continue to seek information about what happened during that fateful journey.
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New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad
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Lead #4His religious items and clothing were recovered with his possessions—does this suggest he intended to return for them?
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NamUs case MP53199. Missing person: David Mines.
Last known contact: 1961-12-21 in New York, New York, NY. Circumstances: Mines was last seen while enroute by bus from New York to Toronto, Canada.
His luggage arrived in Toronto but he was not on board. The bus had a scheduled stop in Syracuse.
Demographics: 41 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 190 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Hazel.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: was orthodox Jew so may have worn hat with kippah underneath it and a suit, he would have tzitzis on, bag of his clothing was recovered with his possessions which included his religious study/prayer books; Clothing: Grey plaid overcoat, grey suit, white shirt, red tie, black shoes.; Eyewear: round eye glasses dark frame. Investigating agency: New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad | 1961-27386.
Timeline of Events
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1961-12-21
Last known contact
David Mines was last seen while enroute by bus from New York to Toronto, Canada. The bus had a scheduled stop in Syracuse.
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1961-12-21
Luggage arrival
Mines' luggage arrived in Toronto, but he was not on board the bus.
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Case Information
Incident:December 21, 1961
Last Updated:June 24, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 21, 1961
Last Updated:June 24, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2126947781
You can remain anonymous