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Matthew Fina

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Matthew Fina

Case
#1803
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 28, 2026
Suffolk County Police Department - Third Precinct
Missing Person · Open
1 year waiting · since 2024

Missing Person: Matthew Fina

Justice for Matthew Fina — the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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clue
Lead #1

Why did Matthew Fina suddenly run into the woods? Was he fleeing from something or someone?

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witness
Lead #2

Were there any witnesses present at East Bound Sunrise Service Road/Belmore Avenue who saw Matthew Fina or observed what prompted his flight into the woods?

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location
Lead #3

What is the extent of the wooded area near the last sighting location, and has it been thoroughly searched?

Matthew Fina, a 33-year-old white male, went missing on September 15, 2024, after being last seen running into the woods near East Bound Sunrise Service Road and Belmore Avenue in East Islip, New York. The circumstances of why he fled into the woods remain unclear, and investigators are seeking information about his whereabouts and what prompted his sudden disappearance. Anyone with information about Matthew Fina's location or the events leading up to his disappearance is urged to contact the Suffolk County Police Department.

Case
#1803
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 28, 2026
Suffolk County Police Department - Third Precinct

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More leads to consider

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evidence
Lead #4

Has any physical evidence, clothing, or personal items belonging to Matthew Fina been located in the wooded area?

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP129764. Missing person: Matthew Fina.

Last known contact: 2024-09-15 in East Islip, Suffolk, NY. Circumstances: Missing last seen running into the woods at East Bound Sunrise Service Road/Belmore Avenue East Islip.

Demographics: 33 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 6 ft 1 in, 240 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Blue.

Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Possible wearing gray t shirt and basketball shorts. Investigating agency: Suffolk County Police Department - Third Precinct | 24C1016473 | 2024-09-16.

Timeline of Events

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2024-09-15

Last Seen Running into Woods

Matthew Fina was last seen running into the woods at East Bound Sunrise Service Road/Belmore Avenue in East Islip, Suffolk County, New York.

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2024-09-16

Case Reported

Suffolk County Police Department - Third Precinct opened investigation case MP129764.

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Case Information

Incident:September 15, 2024
Last Updated:May 29, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:September 15, 2024
Last Updated:May 29, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 6318548300
You can remain anonymous