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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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why were his door unlocked and television left on? Did he leave in a hurry or under duress?
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clue
Lead #2His key and cane were missing—did he take them with him, or were they taken?
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person
Lead #3A 63-year-old man who uses a cane may have limited mobility; where could he have gone?
Tyrone Edward Krank, a 63-year-old man, was last seen on October 7, 2024, around 10:30 a.m. 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—unusual circumstances suggesting an unexpected departure. The Gastonia Police Department is actively investigating, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact them.
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Lead #4Contact Gastonia Police Department at 704-866-6702 with any information about 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 was last seen on Monday, October 7th, 2024, around 10:30 a.m. in Gastonia, NC.
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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 on, phone was charging, but his key and cane were missing.
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Case Information
Incident:October 7, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Last Updated:August 3, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 7, 2024 at 10:30 AM
Last Updated:August 3, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7048666702
You can remain anonymous