Found Deceased NY - Tom Kelsey, 45, Katch at Venetian Shores, Lindenhurst, 7 July 2019

[hot cawfeee]

I'm surprised this isn't getting more traffic. I've been following and I wondered a few things. Do they know where his cell phone last pinged? Is it possible he drove into the water? I can't seem to find any info as to whether they are searching the area waters for his car.

I also follow Robert Mayer and Michael Taus and am amazed there has been no trace of any of them. Long Island is so populated, I can't imagine vanishing like that.

I am surprised as well.....I haven't heard of any searches for Tom and am hoping that something will pop soon...…...Rob has been missing just six years and the only recent info was a reward being offered for info (why it took Ida so long to do this is anyone's guess)……...I remember Michael too !!!! His car was found running...IIRC

 

[JerseyGirl]

Robert Mayer thread: NY - NY - Robert Mayer, 46, Dix Hills, 14 Jun 2013 - Information & Support

Michael Taus thread: NY - NY - Michael Taus, 24, West Islip, 18 June 2010

 

[PommyMommy]

Tom Kelsey missing: How Tom Kelsey went missing

Danielle Tam

From your first link, according to Facebook posts by Tom's friends:

• He was walking to his truck, had glasses on and possibly a blue plaid shirt.
• ...his phone is turned off and unable to track, he has not been tracked leaving the island through the city since February.
• It is extremely unlike him to just disappear, not show up for work, and especially to not go home to his precious puppy, Sasha.

 

[lmurdock0803]

I did see a search party forming on FB, though I cannot link it since I am at work.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Missing Pets of Lindenhurst, NY

 

[hot cawfeee]

I just looked at Long Island Missing fb page...…...there is info there that I can't upload

 

[The Night Watchman]

How could the truck GPS and phone be off around the same time?

1) Tom intentionally turned both off.
2) Someone else turned them both off.
3) They are both underwater and inoperable.

Looking at the area on Google, I do not find much water access that would be undetectable- knocking down a fence or leaving tracks in the sand.

However, there is the boat ramp just next to the Katch. Attached is an overhead image of the Katch (Venetian Shores) with ramp in lower left, and a street level view of the ramp area. The thing with this boat ramp is that it is paved, just as a road is paved. Add drinking and maybe impatience and the unlikely becomes more likely.

I'm surprised a sonar boat search has not been used yet.

 

[TatianaBarbie]

How could the truck GPS and phone be off around the same time?

1) Tom intentionally turned both off.
2) Someone else turned them both off.
3) They are both underwater and inoperable.

Looking at the area on Google, I do not find much water access that would be undetectable- knocking down a fence or leaving tracks in the sand.

However, there is the boat ramp just next to the Katch. Attached is an overhead image of the Katch (Venetian Shores) with ramp in lower left, and a street level view of the ramp area. The thing with this boat ramp is that it is paved, just as a road is paved. Add drinking and maybe impatience and the unlikely becomes more likely.

I'm surprised a sonar boat search has not been used yet.

I saw that boat ramp yesterday on the map, so close to the parking lot. IMO it is a strong possibility. Does anyone know of any currents in the area, or know how deep the water is near the boat ramp?

 

[Squeekietoy]

I saw that boat ramp yesterday on the map, so close to the parking lot. IMO it is a strong possibility. Does anyone know of any currents in the area, or know how deep the water is near the boat ramp?

I was told from area residents that the waters all around the ramp are 4 ft for a few miles. Considering the amount of boats I saw launching this past weekend, someone would have seen it.

 

[AzPistonsGirl]

I think this is new: Desperate search for missing Long Island man underway

ETA: new article, no new info....

Where's that cherry red Yukon...

 

[JerseyGirl]

I think this is new: Desperate search for missing Long Island man underway

ETA: new article, no new info....

Where's that cherry red Yukon...

Kelsey’s truck was outfitted with the OnStar navigation system. Officials with that company tried to locate the truck but could not, suggesting the vehicle has lost power or is in an enclosure like a garage.

 

[JerseyGirl]

A search party is planned for Friday starting at 6 p.m. at Katch in Venetian Shores.

"Whoever that lives on the surrounding blocks or knows someone who does, please have their security cameras checked, and look for Tom's red Yukon XL," Kelsey's friend wrote on the Facebook event for the search party. "We need to find out which route he took and if there was anyone following him. If we all work together and check the surrounding areas as a team, we have a better chance of finding answers."

Search Party Scheduled In Lindenhurst For Missing LI Man

Search Party for Tom Kelsey (Event on Facebook)

 

[The Night Watchman]

I think this is new: Desperate search for missing Long Island man underway

ETA: new article, no new info....

Where's that cherry red Yukon...

“There’s video of him leaving the parking lot but apparently no other video of the vehicle,” said Kelsey’s friend James Taylor, who was one of the people the missing man had drinks with.

Video of Tom leaving the parking lot makes it pretty unlikely he went down the boat ramp, since the parking lot exit is on the opposite side from the ramp.

 

[Kittygrrll]

I have a question and I hope it's ok to ask. What qualifies someone for a silver alert? I always thought it was age. Since he is only 45 though - I'm guessing not

 

[AzPistonsGirl]

“There’s video of him leaving the parking lot but apparently no other video of the vehicle,” said Kelsey’s friend James Taylor, who was one of the people the missing man had drinks with.

SBM: This is a quote from a friend, not from LE. Just sayin...

 

[Ursamajr]

Comments are interesting on the missing page. Hinkey meter has been tripped.

 

[The Night Watchman]

Comments are interesting on the missing page. Hinkey meter has been tripped.

Thank you. Always appreciate the heads up.

 

[Squeekietoy]

I have a question and I hope it's ok to ask. What qualifies someone for a silver alert? I always thought it was age. Since he is only 45 though - I'm guessing not

I thought a silver alert WAS issued for him.

 

[Squeekietoy]

Comments are interesting on the missing page. Hinkey meter has been tripped.

You noticed that too, huh?

 

[Knox]

I'm not finding the missing page, can you give a better hint?