The person at the center of this case
Tik Y Lam
Missing Person · Open
13 years waiting · since 2012
Missing Person: Tik Y Lam
Justice for Tik Y Lam — the trail went cold in 2012, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why did Tik Y Lam wander his neighborhood—was he experiencing cognitive decline or disorientation?
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evidence
Lead #2The Seiko wristwatch with engraved ID and jade heart-shaped necklace are distinctive items that could aid identification if found.
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location
Lead #3Which specific neighborhoods did Tik Y Lam frequent, and have those areas been thoroughly searched?
Tik Y Lam, a 71-year-old man, was last seen on November 13, 2012, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and is known to wander his neighborhood. He was wearing a blue flannel shirt, blue jeans, black vest, and blue sneakers, and was carrying a Seiko wristwatch with ID engraved and a jade heart-shaped necklace. Despite the passage of time, his whereabouts remain unknown, and the Philadelphia Police Department continues to seek information from the public.
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Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division)
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witness
Lead #4Have neighbors or local residents reported any sightings of an elderly Asian male matching his description since November 2012?
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NamUs case MP20278. Missing person: Tik Y Lam.
Last known contact: 2012-11-13 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: Wanders neighborhood Demographics: 71 years, Male, Asian.
Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 125 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Blue flnnel shirt, blue jeans, black vest.; Footwear: Blue sneakers; Jewelry: Jade heart shapped necklace Seiko wristwatch with ID engraved.
Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - 24th District (East Division) | 12-06-056373 | 2012-11-13.
Timeline of Events
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2012-11-13
Last Known Contact
Tik Y Lam was last seen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He is known to wander his neighborhood.
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Case Information
Incident:November 13, 2012
Last Updated:August 5, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 13, 2012
Last Updated:August 5, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863093
You can remain anonymous