The person at the center of this case
Tyrone Edward Krank
Missing Person · Open
1 year 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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evidence
Lead #1Why were Tyrone's keys and cane missing if he was elderly and mobility-dependent? Did he leave voluntarily or was he taken?
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location
Lead #2What is the significance of his unlocked door and items left running—does this suggest he left unexpectedly or was removed from his home?
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clue
Lead #3Has anyone reported seeing a 63-year-old Black male, 5'5", 140 lbs, in the Gastonia area since October 7th, 2024?
Tyrone Edward Krank, a 63-year-old man, was last seen on October 7, 2024, around 10:30 AM in Gastonia, North Carolina. His family discovered him missing the next day when they found his home unlocked with his television still on and phone still charging—his keys and cane were gone. The Gastonia Police Department is actively investigating his disappearance and seeks information from anyone who may have seen him or knows of his whereabouts.
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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 Known Sighting
Tyrone Edward Krank was last seen around 10:30 AM on Monday, October 7th, 2024, in Gastonia, North Carolina.
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2024-10-08
Reported Missing
Family discovered Tyrone was not home on Tuesday, October 8th, 2024. His door was unlocked, television was still on, phone was still charging. His keys and cane were missing.
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Case Information
Incident:October 7, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Last Updated:July 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 7, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Last Updated:July 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7048666702
You can remain anonymous