The person at the center of this case
Gregory Robert Mitchell
Missing Person · Open
44 years waiting · since 1981
Missing Person: Gregory Robert Mitchell
Justice for Gregory Robert Mitchell — the trail went cold in 1981, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Distinctive orange and white tennis shoes worn at time of disappearance—has anyone seen similar shoes or clothing in the area?
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witness
Lead #2Who were Gregory's associates or friends in Winter Haven in November 1981? Any witnesses to his movements that day?
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clue
Lead #3Why did a 16-year-old boy disappear without trace in 1981? Was there a family conflict, runaway situation, or foul play involved?
Gregory Robert Mitchell, a 16-year-old boy, disappeared on November 16, 1981, in Winter Haven, Florida. He was last seen wearing a dark jacket, gray and black t-shirt, jeans, and distinctive orange and white tennis shoes. Despite decades of investigation by the Polk County Sheriff's Office, his whereabouts remain unknown and the case remains open.
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP5650. Missing person: Gregory Robert Mitchell.
Last known contact: 1981-11-16 in Winter Haven, Polk, FL. Circumstances: Gregory was last seen on November 16, 1981.
( missing with NamUs #MP5652) Demographics: 16 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 95 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: last seen wearing black or dark blue jacket, gray and black t-shirt, jeans, and orange and white tennis shoes; Footwear: orange and white tennis shoes. Investigating agency: Polk County Sheriff's Office | 81-075850.
Timeline of Events
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1981-11-16
Gregory Mitchell disappears
Gregory Robert Mitchell, age 16, was last seen on November 16, 1981, in Winter Haven, Polk County, Florida. He was wearing a black or dark blue jacket, gray and black t-shirt, jeans, and orange and white tennis shoes.
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Case Information
Incident:November 16, 1981
Last Updated:June 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 16, 1981
Last Updated:June 10, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8632986834
You can remain anonymous