The person at the center of this case
Tyrone Edward Krank
Missing Person · Open
2 years waiting · since 2024
Missing Person: Tyrone Edward Krank
Justice for Tyrone Edward Krank — the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why were Tyrone's keys and cane missing if he was found at home? Did he leave voluntarily or was he taken?
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location
Lead #2Was there any sign of forced entry or struggle at the residence?
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clue
Lead #3Where might Tyrone have gone given his age (63) and apparent mobility limitations (uses a cane)?
Tyrone Edward Krank, a 63-year-old man, disappeared from his home in Gastonia, North Carolina on October 7, 2024. He was last seen around 10:30 AM, and when his family checked on him the next day, they found his home unlocked with his television still on and phone still charging—but his keys and cane were missing. The Gastonia Police Department is investigating, and authorities are seeking information about his whereabouts and the circumstances of his disappearance.
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contact
Lead #4Had Tyrone made any calls or communications before disappearing on October 7th?
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NamUs case MP131948. Missing person: Tyrone Edward Krank.
Last known contact: 2024-10-07 in Gastonia, Gaston, NC. Circumstances: Tyrone was last seen on Monday, October 7th, 2024, around 1030 hrs.
On Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, Tyrone's family noticed he was not home. Tyrone's door was unlocked, his television was still on, his phone was still charging.
Tyrone's key along with his cane was missing. Demographics: 63 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 140 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Gastonia Police Department | 2024-76173 | 2024-10-08.
Timeline of Events
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2024-10-07
10:30Last Seen
Tyrone was last seen on Monday, October 7th, 2024, around 10:30 AM in Gastonia, NC.
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2024-10-08
Disappearance Discovered
On Tuesday, October 8th, 2024, Tyrone's family noticed he was not home. His door was unlocked, television was still on, phone was still charging, but his keys and cane were missing.
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Case Information
Incident:October 7, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 7, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7048666702
You can remain anonymous