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Hazel Cross

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Hazel Cross

Case
#3728
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 10, 2026
Toledo Police Department
Missing Person · Open
53 years waiting · since 1973

Missing Person: Hazel Cross

Justice for Hazel Cross — the trail went cold in 1973, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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person
Lead #1

What were the circumstances of Hazel Cross's last known contact on May 1, 1973?

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Lead #2

Why was there a four-day delay between her disappearance and when it was reported to police?

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clue
Lead #3

What investigative leads or evidence, if any, were developed in the initial 1973 investigation?

Hazel Cross, a 26-year-old woman, disappeared on May 1, 1973, in Toledo, Ohio. She was last known to have contact on that date, and her disappearance was reported to Toledo Police Department five days later. Despite over 50 years passing, the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear and her whereabouts unknown.

Case
#3728
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 10, 2026
Toledo Police Department

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP20779. Missing person: Hazel Cross.

Last known contact: 1973-05-01 in Toledo, Lucas, OH. Demographics: 26 years, Female, White / Caucasian.

Physical description: 5 ft 2 in, 110 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Toledo Police Department | 73-293872 | 1973-05-05.

Timeline of Events

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1973-05-01

Last Known Contact

Hazel Cross was last known to have contact on this date in Toledo, Ohio.

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1973-05-05

Case Reported

Hazel Cross's disappearance was reported to Toledo Police Department, four days after last contact.

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Case Information

Incident:May 1, 1973
Last Updated:August 17, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:May 1, 1973
Last Updated:August 17, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 4192453340
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