The person at the center of this case
Michael Maurice Rustin
Missing Person · Open
17 years waiting · since 2009
Missing Person: Michael Maurice Rustin
Justice for Michael Maurice Rustin — the trail went cold in 2009, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1Why was Michael's cell phone missing while his identification and personal items remained in the vehicle?
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suspect
Lead #2Who was the individual captured on video entering Michael's vehicle and what item were they removing?
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vehicle
Lead #3What happened to Michael's vehicle after the individual was seen removing an item from it?
Michael Maurice Rustin, a 33-year-old man, disappeared on April 19, 2009, after being seen on video at the Latin Mix convenience store on Fulton Avenue in Salisbury, North Carolina—someone was captured entering his vehicle and removing an unknown item. His cell phone went missing, but his identification and personal belongings remained in the car, suggesting an unexpected departure. Despite initial investigation by the Salisbury Police Department, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear and the case remains unsolved.
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Lead #4Were there other witnesses at the Latin Mix convenience store who saw Michael or the suspicious individual?
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NamUs case MP4695. Missing person: Michael Maurice Rustin.
Last known contact: 2009-04-19 in Salisbury, Rowan, NC. Circumstances: Michael was last seen on video pulling into the parking area and exiting his vehicle at the Latin Mix convenience store in the vicinity of the 900 block of Fulton Ave.
in Salisbury, NC. An individual was seen entering Michael's vehicle and removing an unknown item.
His cell phone is missing, but identification and other personal items left in his vehicle. Demographics: 33 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 155 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Light gray and white Dickies t-shirt, dark gray sweatpants; Footwear: Black boots; Jewelry: Beaded African necklace.
Investigating agency: Salisbury Police Department | 2009-001537.
Timeline of Events
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2009-04-19
Last Sighting at Latin Mix
Michael was last seen on video pulling into the parking area and exiting his vehicle at the Latin Mix convenience store in the vicinity of the 900 block of Fulton Avenue in Salisbury, NC. An individual was seen entering Michael's vehicle and removing an unknown item.
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Case Information
Incident:April 19, 2009
Last Updated:September 1, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 19, 2009
Last Updated:September 1, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7046385333
You can remain anonymous