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John Thistlewood
Missing Person · Open
34 years waiting · since 1992
Missing Person: John Thistlewood
Justice for John Thistlewood — the trail went cold in 1992, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What was Thistlewood's intended destination when he said he would return shortly?
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Lead #2Who was present when Thistlewood made his statement about returning?
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Lead #3Why has there been no contact or sighting in over 30 years despite the red silk shirt being distinctive?
John Thistlewood, a 37-year-old white male, disappeared on September 11, 1992, from Philadelphia after stating he would return shortly. He was last seen at 7:30 PM wearing a red silk shirt, black jeans, and black sneakers. Despite decades passing, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear and any information about his whereabouts could be crucial to resolving this long-standing case.
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#3583
Philadelphia Police Department - Special Victims Unit
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Lead #4Were there any vehicles associated with Thistlewood or witnesses to his departure?
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NamUs case MP7228. Missing person: John Thistlewood.
Last known contact: 1992-09-11 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: Thistlewood last seen on September 11, 1992 at 19:30.
He stated that he would be back shortly. Demographics: 37 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 210 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: He last seen wearing a red silk shirt, black jeans; Footwear: Black Sneakers.
Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - Special Victims Unit | 92-04-034789 | 1992-09-11.
Timeline of Events
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1992-09-11
19:30Last Seen
John Thistlewood last seen at 7:30 PM in Philadelphia, stating he would be back shortly
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Case Information
Incident:September 11, 1992 at 7:30 PM
Last Updated:August 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:September 11, 1992 at 7:30 PM
Last Updated:August 10, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863093
You can remain anonymous