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IPD now investigating missing person as abduction, ‘possible homicide’

IPD now investigating missing person as abduction, ‘possible homicide’

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ITHACA, N.Y. (WHCU) — Ithaca Police are now treating a missing person case as a kidnapping and possible homicide.

Thomas Rath was last seen May 20 in the “Jungle.” The 33-year-old Ithaca man has not been seen since, and officers say evidence suggests Rath was abducted. Rath is six feet tall and weighs roughly 145 pounds.

He was wearing black jeans, a black hooded shirt, and was carrying a blue bag. Rath has several tattoos, including a black and pink heart on his neck.

Anyone with information about Rath can contact IPD anonymously.

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