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The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has issued an age-progressed image of Michael Hodge, missing since 2004. The image aims to generate new leads in the search for him. Hodge, who would now be 61, disappeared while riding his bicycle. His family and law enforcement are committed to finding answers, urging the public for assistance. The case highlights ongoing efforts to resolve long-term missing person cases and promote community involvement in such investigations.
Cleveland, Ohio – The Ohio Attorney General’s Office has released an age-progressed image of Michael Hodge, a Cleveland man who has been missing for nearly 20 years. Hodge was last seen on March 6, 2004, at the age of 39, near the 4000 block of West 172nd Street, close to Puritas Avenue in Cleveland.
On the day of his disappearance, Hodge was reportedly socializing with friends before he left on a 10-speed bicycle, which has not been located since. As of now, Michael Hodge would be 61 years old. The newly released image portrays what he may look like today, aiming to reignite interest in his case and generate new leads.
Hodge is described as a Caucasian male, standing 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing around 140 pounds. He has red hair, blue eyes, missing four front teeth, and a noticeable scar on his left wrist. Hodge is also identified by his tattoos, which feature a skull with a long tongue on his right forearm. At the time of his disappearance, he was dressed in blue jeans, a T-shirt, a white jacket, white athletic shoes, and a blue canvas fishing hat worn over a gray knit cap.
According to the Ohio Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI), Hodge is known for his habit of hopping on trains, which may provide clues regarding his whereabouts following his disappearance.
Michael Hodge’s family has been relentless in their pursuit of answers. His brother, Bill Hodge, has stated that the family has employed private investigators and sought the assistance of cadaver dogs, as well as the nonprofit organization Cleveland Missing, in their ongoing search for information about Michael. They remain hopeful that the release of the age-progressed image may elicit new information from the public.
Ohio Attorney General Dave Yost has underscored the commitment of law enforcement to continue searching for Michael Hodge. Yost emphasized that the family deserves answers about Hodge’s fate, and he urged anyone who may have any information regarding Hodge’s case to come forward. The BCI’s Criminal Intelligence Unit is available for tips related to the case and can be reached at 855-BCI-OHIO (855-224-6446).
The release of the new image is part of a broader initiative by the Attorney General’s Office to generate renewed public interest in unsolved missing person cases. Families of missing individuals often face ongoing uncertainty and grief, and the authorities hope to utilize advancements in technology to assist in these long-standing cases.
The community and law enforcement encourage anyone who may recognize Michael’s face or has additional details about his disappearance to share that information. Every tip can be crucial in piecing together the circumstances surrounding his lengthy absence.
As the search for Michael Hodge continues, those who may have glimpsed him over the years or possess relevant information are urged to take action and contribute to the efforts aimed at resolving this mysterious and troubling case.
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Missing Person
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