The person at the center of this case
Peter Bancarz
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
59 years waiting · since 1966
Missing Person: Peter Bancarz
Justice for Peter Bancarz — the trail went cold in 1966, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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suspect
Lead #1Who was the associate who claimed to work on Peter's car on 12/29/1966, and why did his story about Hawaii vacation contradict the presence of Peter's passport and luggage at home?
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evidence
Lead #2What condition was Peter's car in when found, and did forensic examination reveal any evidence of foul play or struggle?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any other witnesses at the Silver Skate Ice Arena that night who saw Peter leave or noticed anything unusual?
Peter Bancarz, a 34-year-old Canadian citizen living near Sherwood, Oregon, disappeared after leaving the Silver Skate Ice Arena in Portland on December 28, 1966, following a hockey game. His car was found backed into his driveway days later with an associate claiming to have worked on it, but Peter's passport, luggage, and personal items remained at home—inconsistent with the associate's claim that he vacationed in Hawaii. Investigators believe Peter is likely a homicide victim, though his body has never been recovered, leaving critical questions about what happened that night and the associate's true involvement.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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timeline
Lead #4What happened between 11:30 PM on 12/28/1966 when Peter left the arena and when his car appeared in his driveway days later?
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location
Lead #5Has the area around Peter's residence and the route between the ice arena and his home been thoroughly searched for remains or evidence?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP85999. Missing person: Peter Bancarz.
Last known contact: 1966-12-28 in Portland, Multnomah, OR. Circumstances: Peter Bancarz is a Canadian citizen who lived outside of Sherwood, Oregon.
On the afternoon of 12/28/1966, Peter's neighbors saw him drive away from his home in his car. The last confirmed sighting of Peter was at about 11:30pm when he left the Silver Skate Ice Arena in Portland, Oregon after playing in a league hockey game.
A few days later his neighbors noticed Peter's car backed into his driveway and an associate of Peter's coming and going from Peter's house. On 04/15/1967, his brother reported Peter as a missing person.
His family members had been unable to contact him since the end of December 1966. When contacted by Police, the associate claimed that he came to Peter's house on 12/29/1966 and they worked on Peter's car.
The associate said that he came back the next day, but Peter wasn't home. The associate's explanation for Peter's disappearance was that he probably left to vacation in Hawaii and "many other places" with unknown friends from Canada.
There was no indication, however, that Peter had left on a trip. Investigators found his passport, luggage, clothing, and other personal travel items were still in his home.
It is believed that Peter Bancarz is likely a homicide victim, although his body has never been found. Demographics: 34 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 155 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Eyewear: Prescription glasses, rounded wire rimmed frame.
Investigating agency: Washington County Sheriff's Office | 67-1816 | 1967-04-15.
Timeline of Events
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1966-12-28
23:30Last Confirmed Sighting
Peter left the Silver Skate Ice Arena in Portland after playing in a league hockey game at approximately 11:30 PM
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1966-12-29
Car Found and Associate Activity
Neighbors noticed Peter's car backed into his driveway; an associate claimed he came to work on the car this day
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1967-04-15
Missing Person Report Filed
Peter's brother reported him missing after family was unable to contact him since late December 1966
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Case Information
Incident:December 28, 1966 at 11:30 PM
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 28, 1966 at 11:30 PM
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5038462700
You can remain anonymous