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Michael Dotzler

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Michael Dotzler

Case
#4312
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Sep 1, 2026
Nassau County Police Department
Missing Person · Open
2 years waiting · since 2024

Missing Person: Michael Dotzler

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

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Key leads to think about

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evidence
Lead #1

Why was the vehicle left at the East Marina and what evidence suggests Michael may have fallen into the water?

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witness
Lead #2

Were there any witnesses at the East Marina or Point Lookout on January 17, 2024 who saw Michael or observed any unusual activity?

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location
Lead #3

What specific circumstances led authorities to suspect Michael fell into the water rather than other explanations?

Michael Dotzler, a 58-year-old man, went missing on January 17, 2024, from Point Lookout, Nassau County, New York. His vehicle was discovered at the East Marina, and authorities suspect he may have fallen into the water. Despite ongoing investigation by the Nassau County Police Department, his whereabouts remain unknown and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance require continued attention.

Case
#4312
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Sep 1, 2026
Nassau County Police Department

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NamUs case MP115918. Missing person: Michael Dotzler.

Last known contact: 2024-01-17 in Point Lookout, Nassau, NY. Circumstances: Missing vehicle was located at the East Marina in Point Lookout.

Michael possibly fell in the water. Demographics: 58 years, Male, White / Caucasian.

Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 170 lbs, hair: White, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Navy blue baseball cap; Clothing: Navy blue jacket with a hood, waist length Jeans; Footwear: Black sneakers with white trim.

Investigating agency: Nassau County Police Department | 2024CR305747.

Timeline of Events

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2024-01-17

Michael Dotzler goes missing

Last known contact on January 17, 2024 in Point Lookout, Nassau, NY

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2024-01-17

Vehicle discovered at East Marina

Missing vehicle was located at the East Marina in Point Lookout

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Case Information

Incident:January 17, 2024
Last Updated:September 10, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:January 17, 2024
Last Updated:September 10, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 5165738800
You can remain anonymous