The person at the center of this case
Philip Carl Raush
Missing Person · Open
PHILIP CARL RAUSH - ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN
Philip Carl Raush, a 56-year-old white male with mental illness, was last seen on December 21, 2013, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, when he departed for California on foot. He was reported missing on January 31, 2014. Law enforcement agencies in Southern California queried his name between January and October 2014, but his current whereabouts remain unknown.
Ann Arbor, Michigan
🏛️ Ann Arbor Police Department, Michigan; FBI ViCAP
Case Summary
Philip Carl Raush, a 56-year-old white male with mental illness, was last seen on December 21, 2013, in Ann Arbor, Michigan, when he departed for California on foot. He was reported missing on January 31, 2014. Law enforcement agencies in Southern California queried his name between January and October 2014, but his current whereabouts remain unknown.
Timeline of Events
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2013-12-21
Last Seen in Ann Arbor
Philip Raush was last seen by his significant other in Ann Arbor, Michigan, when he departed for California on foot.
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2014-01-31
Reported Missing
Raush was reported missing when his significant other was unable to locate him.
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2014-01-02
Southern California Law Enforcement Queries Begin
Law enforcement agencies in Southern California began querying Raush's name and information.
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2014-10-17
Southern California Queries End
Last recorded law enforcement query of Raush's name in Southern California; reasons for queries and his physical presence remain unknown.
Key Locations
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Points of Interest / Key Leads
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person
Lead #1Philip Carl Raush - 56-year-old white male, 5'6" to 5'8", 140-160 lbs, gray and brown hair, brown and blue eyes
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clue
Lead #2Multiple law enforcement contacts in Southern California between January 2 and October 17, 2014 - reasons unknown
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clue
Lead #3History of law enforcement contact on highways and near railroad tracks due to mental health episodes
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evidence
Lead #4Clothing last worn: gray pants, beige coat, khaki boots
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Case Information
Case Type:
Missing Person
Status:
Open
Case Number:217
Started:December 21, 2013
Last Updated:April 26, 2026