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Is this missing person's last name Samdass or Dass? Or is it somewhere noted he goes with both names?
Found Alive Canada - Michael Samdass, 40, Hamilton, Toronto (College/Yonge), 5 Sept 2019
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https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/missing-hamilton-man-michael-samdass-reward-1.6214441
''The family of a Hamilton man who went missing in downtown Toronto in 2019 are now offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to his whereabouts.
Michael Samdass was last seen by his family on Sept. 3, 2019, when he left his home in the area of Aylmer Crescent and Silvervine Drive in Stoney Creek.
Two days later, Samdass was seen near Yonge Street and Carlton Street in Toronto, but there has been no trace of him since then.
Reisha Dass — Samdass's sister and family spokesperson — said "there hasn't been any sightings, no whispers, no police interaction," since his disappearance.
Dass is hopeful the reward money will encourage anyone with information to come forward.''
''Beth Perkis, an investigator with PBMH, said there were two "potential sightings" in Toronto in recent weeks, one in the Moss Park area and the other at the St. Felix Centre on Fraser Avenue in the Liberty Village area.''
Samdass hasn't been seen by his family since he left his residence in the area of Aylmer Crescent and Silvervine Drive in Stoney Creek. (Hamilton Police)
But she said the family believes there is someone in Toronto residing in the Moss Park area who strongly resembles Samdass.
"We aren't positive if the sightings are of Michael or of someone who looks a lot like him," Perkis said.
Perkis said the family hopes that if Samdass is living on the streets of downtown Toronto, with the $25,000 reward, someone who needs the money may come forward.''
Police are asking anyone with information to contact Det.-Const. Chelsea Knowles by calling 905-546-2917 or Det.-Sgt. Ben Thibodeau at 905-546-2907, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477''
''The family of a Hamilton man who went missing in downtown Toronto in 2019 are now offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to his whereabouts.
Michael Samdass was last seen by his family on Sept. 3, 2019, when he left his home in the area of Aylmer Crescent and Silvervine Drive in Stoney Creek.
Two days later, Samdass was seen near Yonge Street and Carlton Street in Toronto, but there has been no trace of him since then.
Reisha Dass — Samdass's sister and family spokesperson — said "there hasn't been any sightings, no whispers, no police interaction," since his disappearance.
Dass is hopeful the reward money will encourage anyone with information to come forward.''
''Beth Perkis, an investigator with PBMH, said there were two "potential sightings" in Toronto in recent weeks, one in the Moss Park area and the other at the St. Felix Centre on Fraser Avenue in the Liberty Village area.''
Samdass hasn't been seen by his family since he left his residence in the area of Aylmer Crescent and Silvervine Drive in Stoney Creek. (Hamilton Police)
But she said the family believes there is someone in Toronto residing in the Moss Park area who strongly resembles Samdass.
"We aren't positive if the sightings are of Michael or of someone who looks a lot like him," Perkis said.
Perkis said the family hopes that if Samdass is living on the streets of downtown Toronto, with the $25,000 reward, someone who needs the money may come forward.''
- ''Six feet, three inches tall.
- Weighs between 160 and 180 pounds.
- Has a tattoo on his upper left arm.
Police are asking anyone with information to contact Det.-Const. Chelsea Knowles by calling 905-546-2917 or Det.-Sgt. Ben Thibodeau at 905-546-2907, or Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-8477''
Michael Samdass
Michael Samdass was reported missing by his family on September 3rd, 2019, but he was last seen on Yonge Street in Toronto on Sept 5, 2019. Michael has connections in several Ontario cities, such as Hamilton, Sudbury, North Bay, Brantford, Toronto and Niagara. He is also known to go by Wesley or...
''Michael Samdass was reported missing by his family on September 3rd, 2019, but he was last seen on Yonge Street in Toronto on Sept 5, 2019. Michael has connections in several Ontario cities, such as Hamilton, Sudbury, North Bay, Brantford, Toronto and Niagara. He is also known to go by Wesley or Michael Dass.
This is out of character for him and is concerning to his family, friends and Hamilton Police.
Michael is described as 6'3", with a thin build, black curly hair, brown eyes and a medium complexion. He has a scar on his left leg and knee and a tattoo on his left upper arm of a tribal design.
Hamilton Police have exhausted all efforts to locate Michael Samdass and asking anyone with information to contact Detective Constable Chelsea Knowles by calling 905-546-2917 or Detective Sergeant Ben Thibodeau at 905-546-2907.''
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Found alive and in good health! 
JUL 13, 2023
globalnews.ca
A Hamilton man who’s been missing for close to four years has been found alive, according to police.
Michael Samdass, who was 40 when he disappeared, was reported missing by his family on Sept. 3, 2019. He was found via tips connected with third-party agencies.
Specifics on how he was found have not yet been released by investigators but they did reveal he was located in the United States and in “good health.”
JUL 13, 2023
Hamilton man missing for more than 3 years found alive, say police - Hamilton | Globalnews.ca
Hamilton police confirmed that missing person Michael Samdass, who was last seen in Toronto in 2019, has been located 'in good health' in the United States.
globalnews.ca
Michael Samdass, who was 40 when he disappeared, was reported missing by his family on Sept. 3, 2019. He was found via tips connected with third-party agencies.
Specifics on how he was found have not yet been released by investigators but they did reveal he was located in the United States and in “good health.”
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Wondering whether he actually wanted to be found? After 4 years had he carved out another life for himself or was he in dire straights?
''Reisha Dass-Fisher, one of Samdass's four siblings, said in a Facebook post Thursday "I am overjoyed to share that my brother Michael, who has been missing since September 2019, has been located, and is ALIVE!"
Dass-Fisher said the family is still gathering details and would "kindly appreciate privacy" while they navigate next steps.
"Thank you all for your continuous support and love throughout this challenging time. We are deeply grateful to Please Bring Me Home, Hamilton Police Service, and all the incredible individuals who supported us," she wrote.
"Their unwavering assistance led to the whereabouts of our missing brother, and we cannot express our gratitude enough. The road ahead is long, but today was a good day."
Dass-Fisher previously told CBC Hamilton her brother was "super social, outgoing, charming, and always well dressed" but in 2017, he became "withdrawn" and "agitated all the time.
"We had tried to get him help to see if there was something mentally going on or if he'd gotten involved with the wrong people. We were trying to find out what was going on but we couldn't."
When Samdass went missing, it crushed the family.''
Dass-Fisher said the family is still gathering details and would "kindly appreciate privacy" while they navigate next steps.
"Thank you all for your continuous support and love throughout this challenging time. We are deeply grateful to Please Bring Me Home, Hamilton Police Service, and all the incredible individuals who supported us," she wrote.
"Their unwavering assistance led to the whereabouts of our missing brother, and we cannot express our gratitude enough. The road ahead is long, but today was a good day."
Dass-Fisher previously told CBC Hamilton her brother was "super social, outgoing, charming, and always well dressed" but in 2017, he became "withdrawn" and "agitated all the time.
"We had tried to get him help to see if there was something mentally going on or if he'd gotten involved with the wrong people. We were trying to find out what was going on but we couldn't."
When Samdass went missing, it crushed the family.''
July 15 2023 By Sebastian Bron
''By the time the car pulled into the quiet driveway, Reisha Dass was already standing and waiting at the door, nervously thinking through the possibilities.
A half-hour earlier, she and her siblings were forced to drop everything and hustle down to the Stoney Creek home where they grew up. Their mother had gotten a sudden phone call.
It was from Hamilton police.
“We thought they were coming to be the bearers of bad news, naturally,” Dass recalls. “Two officers pulled up and I thought, ‘OK, this is not going to be good.’”
As the officers walked down the driveway, Dass could only think of one thing.
Her brother.
Michael Samdass vanished from the very same driveway almost four years earlier, disappearing without notice and never to be heard from or seen by his tight-knit family since.
There were public sightings of the tall, lanky, once bubbly extrovert, though, like twice in Toronto in the two days following his departure from home Sept. 3, 2019.''
“They come inside and say, ‘We found Michael,’” Dass recalled, “and for a second my heart sinks, because they found him — but is he OK?”
The officer delivering the news paused.
“He’s alive.”
Four years for one moment: How Michael Samdass’ family reacted to him being found
Sister of man missing since 2019 says family relied on faith to overcome odds of his discovery
www.thestar.com
''By the time the car pulled into the quiet driveway, Reisha Dass was already standing and waiting at the door, nervously thinking through the possibilities.
Four years for one moment: How Michael Samdass’ family reacted to him being found
Sister of man missing since 2019 says family relied on faith to overcome odds of his discovery
A half-hour earlier, she and her siblings were forced to drop everything and hustle down to the Stoney Creek home where they grew up. Their mother had gotten a sudden phone call.
It was from Hamilton police.
“We thought they were coming to be the bearers of bad news, naturally,” Dass recalls. “Two officers pulled up and I thought, ‘OK, this is not going to be good.’”
As the officers walked down the driveway, Dass could only think of one thing.
Her brother.
Michael Samdass vanished from the very same driveway almost four years earlier, disappearing without notice and never to be heard from or seen by his tight-knit family since.
There were public sightings of the tall, lanky, once bubbly extrovert, though, like twice in Toronto in the two days following his departure from home Sept. 3, 2019.''
“They come inside and say, ‘We found Michael,’” Dass recalled, “and for a second my heart sinks, because they found him — but is he OK?”
The officer delivering the news paused.
“He’s alive.”