The person at the center of this case
Richard William Hardie
Missing Person · Open
34 years waiting · since 1992
Missing Person: Richard William Hardie
Justice for Richard William Hardie — the trail went cold in 1992, but the truth hasn't.
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vehicle
Lead #1A dirtbike was reportedly taken into the woods; has it ever been located or recovered?
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location
Lead #2What specific areas of the Foresthill woods were searched, and were any remains or personal items ever found?
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person
Lead #3As a survivalist, did Hardie have any known camping sites or favorite locations in the area that were thoroughly investigated?
Richard William Hardie, a 73-year-old survivalist, was last seen on March 27, 1992, in Foresthill, California, when he reportedly took his dirtbike into the woods despite being ill. Over three decades later, his whereabouts remain unknown, and it is unclear whether he became lost, injured, or met with foul play in the remote terrain. Anyone with information about his disappearance or possible sightings is urged to contact the Placer County Sheriff's Office.
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evidence
Lead #4Were there any signs of an accident, injury, or distress in the areas he was known to frequent?
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NamUs case MP3905. Missing person: Richard William Hardie.
Last known contact: 1992-03-27 in Foresthill, Placer, CA. Circumstances: Family reports that Mr.
Hardie was ill, was a survivalist and possibly took his dirtbike out in the woods of Foresthill Demographics: 73 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 160 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: brown watchcap, plaid shirt (unknown colors) blue windbreaker coat, blue jeans; Footwear: black loafer type shoes; Jewelry: casio watch. Investigating agency: Placer County Sheriff's Office | 9203280029 | 1992-03-28.
Timeline of Events
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1992-03-27
Last Known Contact
Richard William Hardie was last seen in Foresthill, Placer County, CA. Family reports he was ill and took his dirtbike out into the woods.
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Case Information
Incident:March 27, 1992
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 27, 1992
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5308897800
You can remain anonymous