MISSING: Stacy “Luke” DILENARDI (2005) - Sault Ste. Marie, ON
By S.M. Published 07/26/20 | View this case on InstagramStacy Lucien “Luke” DiLenardi
Missing since November 28, 2005Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, CanadaAge at disappearance: 30Stacy DiLenardi had lived in Sudbury his entire life. In September 2005, when he was 31 years old, he moved to Sault Ste. Marie (Garden River) to start a new job as a technician at the Ontario Forest Research Institute (OFRI). He still kept in touch with his family in Sudbury.
On November 27, 2005, Stacy spoke to his father on the phone. On the morning of November 28, he went to work wearing beige pants and a beige/khaki vest over a blue-sleeved sweater.
He left work at lunch and drove his 2003 red Chevrolet Cavalier to Sewell’s Gas Bar, located on the Rankin Reserve (436 Frontenac Street). At 1:12 p.m., he purchased some Player’s Light cigarettes.
What happened next remains a mystery.
Investigators launched an extensive search for Stacy following his disappearance. On December 1, 2005, his abandoned vehicle was found “disabled” 7 km in on Connor Road in Duncan Township, 13.5 km from where he was last seen. Some reports describe the location as a snowmobile trail 15 km behind Garden River First Nation Reserve. No other evidence was found, and the search was called off due to heavy snowfall. In April 2006, investigators conducted a second search over 20 days. According to a Sudbury Police press release, up to 55 trained searchers from Sault Search and Rescue, OPP and the Sault Ste. Marie City Police scoured the brush for any signs of DiLenardi.
Investigators used OPP helicopters, snow machines, and specialized OPP canine handlers with cadaver dogs. The area where the vehicle was initially located was searched again.
At the time, Const. Bill Mackan of the OPP said they were looking for any evidence “that he is still there and he is dead or that he walked out.”
In May, the search was called off. No evidence of Stacy DiLenardi's whereabouts was ever found. At the time of his disappearance, he had only lived in Sault Ste. Marie for less than three months. He wore glasses, was known to smoke menthol cigarettes, and is described as thin, 5'8” tall, 155 to 160 lbs, with brown eyes and brown hair to his ears, balding on top.
He has psoriasis on his legs, arms, and back, and took medication for thyroid and depression. He had recently legally changed his name to Luke.
Maps of Key Locations:
Last seen: Sewell’s Gas Bar, Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
Physical Characteristics & Contact Information:
Contact:If you have information about this case, please contact any of the following:
Sault Ste. Marie Police Service: 705-949-6300; report@ssmps.org Reference Case#: SM05032219Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or online at https://www.canadiancrimestoppers.org/tips Crime Stoppers provides anonymous tippingSend email to the National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains at: canadasmissing-disparuscanada@rcmp-grc.gc.caCase reference: 2007004799
LINKS: https://www.services.rcmp-grc.gc.ca/missing-disparus/case-dossier.jsf?case=2007004799&id=&lang=en
http://www.sudburycrimestoppers.com/sitemenu.aspx?P=MissingPersons&ID=267&SID=1378
https://www.sudbury.com/police/nine-on-missing-persons-list-214123
http://www.saultstar.com/2010/10/18/a-look-at-local-missing-persons-cases-still-on-the-books
· "We can't lose sight of the possibility that he walked out and he's somewhere else," said Const. Bill Mackan of Ontario Provincial Police in May 2006.
· "We're looking for any evidence that he is still there and he's dead or that he walked out. So far we have found nothing at all to indicate, other than his car, that he was there. No shoes. No clothes. No personal belongings."
https://sudburymissing.wixsite.com/missing-persons/blank
· Middle name is Lucien
· Second search mentioned – 20 days
PRESS RELEASESMay 3, 2006:
https://www.sootoday.com/opp-beat/wednesday-may-3-2006-146719
https://www.sootoday.com/local-news/search-underway-for-stacy-dilenardi-noriharu-amano-102540
May 4, 2006:
https://www.sootoday.com/local-news/still-no-sign-of-stacy-dilenardi-102553
May 5, 2006:
https://www.sootoday.com/local-news/search-for-stacy-dilenardi-called-off-102570