The person at the center of this case
Robert Patrick Lapolla
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Missing Person: Robert Patrick Lapolla
Justice for Robert Patrick Lapolla — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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Lead #1Why was there a six-day gap between last contact (January 8) and when his phone was turned off (January 14)? What happened during those days?
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Lead #2Has anyone reported seeing Robert Patrick Lapolla since January 8, 2026, or received any communication from him?
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Lead #3What was the condition of his phone and residence when discovered? Were there signs of struggle or voluntary departure?
Robert Patrick Lapolla, a 46-year-old white male, was last heard from on January 8, 2026, in Fort Pierce, Florida; his phone was turned off six days later with no contact from family or friends since. The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators have not determined whether he left voluntarily or encountered foul play. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office.
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Lead #4Were there any unusual circumstances, disputes, or stressors in his life prior to disappearance that might explain his absence?
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NamUs case MP155804. Missing person: Robert Patrick Lapolla.
Last known contact: 2026-01-08 in Fort Pierce, St. Lucie, FL.
Circumstances: He was last heard from on January 8th, 2026. His telephone was turned off on January 14th, 2026.
There has been no contact with anyone, friends or family, since January 8th, 2026. Demographics: 46 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 170 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Unknown clothing.
Investigating agency: St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office | 26-02396 | 2026-02-11.
Timeline of Events
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2026-01-08
Last known contact
Robert Patrick Lapolla was last heard from on January 8, 2026, in Fort Pierce, Florida.
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2026-01-14
Phone turned off
His telephone was turned off on January 14, 2026. No contact with family or friends since January 8th.
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2026-02-11
Case reported to NamUs
St. Lucie County Sheriff's Office opened investigation case 26-02396 on February 11, 2026.
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Case Information
Incident:January 8, 2026
Last Updated:May 14, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 8, 2026
Last Updated:May 14, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7724623353
You can remain anonymous