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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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Dirtbike: What condition was the bike in? Was it ever located in the Foresthill woods?
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location
Lead #2Foresthill wilderness: What specific areas did search teams cover? Are there remote locations that were never thoroughly searched?
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clue
Lead #3Survivalist skills: Did his background as a survivalist suggest he might have survived in the wilderness, or does it indicate he knew the area well enough to disappear intentionally?
Richard William Hardie, a 73-year-old survivalist, was last seen on March 27, 1992, in Foresthill, California, after reportedly taking his dirtbike into the woods while ill. Despite search efforts, his whereabouts remain unknown after more than three decades. Anyone with information about his disappearance or possible locations in the Foresthill area is urged to contact the Placer County Sheriff's Office.
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evidence
Lead #4Clothing and watch: Were any of his personal items (Casio watch, brown watchcap, plaid shirt, blue windbreaker) ever recovered?
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Source Narrative
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 last seen in Foresthill, Placer County, CA. Family reported he was ill and may have taken his dirtbike into the woods.
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1992-03-28
Case Reported
Placer County Sheriff's Office began investigation into missing person report.
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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