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Robert Charles Ruoff
Missing Person · Open
16 years waiting · since 2009
Missing Person: Robert Charles Ruoff
Justice for Robert Charles Ruoff — the trail went cold in 2009, but the truth hasn't.
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evidence
Lead #1Why did Robert leave behind his wallet, suitcase, and all personal belongings if he departed voluntarily?
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location
Lead #2What is the significance of Robert's known ties to Oregon, and did he attempt to travel there?
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timeline
Lead #3Were there any witnesses to Robert's departure at 2:30 AM, and what prompted him to leave at that unusual hour?
Robert Charles Ruoff, a 45-year-old white male, disappeared from his family home in St. Louis on November 21, 2009, at 2:30 AM, leaving behind his wallet, suitcase, and all personal belongings with no subsequent contact to family. The circumstances of his departure remain unclear—whether voluntary or involuntary—and no confirmed sightings have been reported since that night. Despite known ties to Oregon and an active investigation by St. Louis Metropolitan Police, his whereabouts remain unknown, and anyone with information about his disappearance or possible relocation is urged to come forward.
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Lead #4Has Robert made any contact attempts with family members, friends, or associates in the years since his disappearance?
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NamUs case MP43119. Missing person: Robert Charles Ruoff.
Last known contact: 2009-11-21 in St Louis, St. Louis, MO.
Circumstances: Robert left his family home in the 6100 block of Minnesota on November 21 2009 at 230 A.M. He did not take any of his personal belongings with him.
His wallet and suitcase were left at the home. He has made no attempt to contact anyone in his family since the day he left.
Robert has ties to Oregon. Demographics: 45 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 185 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Blue/gray Nike jacket; Dark denim jeans; Brown and off white striped shirt; Footwear: Baby blue Jordan tennis shoes.
Investigating agency: St Louis Metropolitan Police Department | 09-074903 | 2009-11-22.
Timeline of Events
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2009-11-21
02:30Robert Ruoff disappears from family home
Robert left his family home in the 6100 block of Minnesota Avenue at 2:30 AM without taking any personal belongings, wallet, or suitcase.
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2009-11-22
Case reported to police
St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department opens investigation case MP43119 and 09-074903.
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Case Information
Incident:November 21, 2009 at 2:30 AM
Last Updated:October 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 21, 2009 at 2:30 AM
Last Updated:October 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 3142311212
You can remain anonymous