Thomas Joel Zinza
 
North American Missing Persons Network
 
Thomas Joel Zinza

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Above Images: Zinza, circa 1996 - 2005

Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

  • Missing Since: February 17, 2008 from Emlenton, Pennsylvania
  • Classification:Missing
  • Date Of Birth: February 5, 1966
  • Age: 42
  • Height: 5'10"
  • Weight: 202 lbs
  • Hair Color: Brown (going gray and bald)
  • Eye Color: Hazel
  • Race: White
  • Gender: Male
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Tattoo of a small trout on upper arm
    gold crowns on molars, previously fractured right ankle, herniated disk,
    chronic knee pain
  • Medical Conditions: He is diagnosed with paranoid schizophrenia
    and is currently not taking his medication.
  • Clothing: Usually wore wool clothing, hunting coats, preferred brand was "Filson"
    expensive hunting boots or footware, "Carharts" and flannel shirts,
    occasionally wore baseball style hats
  • AKA: Tom, Tommy, Zinz
  • Case Number: 08-14273
  • NCIC Number: M-257212634 .

    • Details of Disappearance
    Tom left Fairbanks, Alaska on Feb 16, 2008, and flew to Seattle, WA on Alaska Airlines, then onto Cleveland Ohio, where he arrived early on the morning of Feb. 17, 2008,
    and checked into a hotel near the Cleveland airport. Sometime late the morning of Feb. 17, he rented a car, which he indicated he would only have for a couple of days.
    His belongings (primarily his writings and lap top computer) were found along SR 30 east of Wooster, Ohio sometime on Feb. 17. Later on Feb. 17, Tom checked into the Emlenton Motor Inn, in Emlenton, PA.
    His room appeared to be never slept in and his rental car was left in the parking lot. The family believes he was in Pennsylvania for a couple days, possibly to publish his writings. Tom had purchased a plane ticket from Cleveland to Boston. Airline records indicate that Tom did not make his flight from Cleveland to Boston. Tom was headed to New England to visit family and friends.

    Investigating Agency
    If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
    Alaska State Police
    (907) 451-5100
    or
    Pennsylvania State Police
    Tpr. Dennis Lindenberg
    (814) 676-6596

    Source Information
    NCMA