CANADA Canada- Rod Stephen Pavan, 44, Hearst, ON, 10 Aug 2007

[Pennysmom1]

Canada's Missing | Case details

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Rod Pavan was last heard from on August 10, 2007. Mr. Pavan advised his landlord that he was moving to British Columbia that day. His vehicle was later found near Shannon Lake Road, north of Val Cote, Ontario.

Missing from Hearst, Ontario

Missing since August 10, 2007
Year of birth 1963
Age at disappearance 44
Gender Male
Bio group White
Eye colour Brown
Hair Brown, Straight
Height 188cm / 6ft 2in
Weight 88kg / 194lb
Build Medium
Complexion Light/Fair




Sept 20, 2007

Abandoned pickup found near Hearst, driver missing

OPP NEWS RELEASE *********************** Police investigating abandoned vehicle and possible missing person HEARST, ON - Members of the Hearst OPP Detachment and Northeast Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) have been investigating the disappearance

www.sootoday.com

<<The search was initiated on the 17th of September 2007 when an abandoned vehicle was discovered in a remote area north of Shannon Lake in Shannon Township.>>

 

[Pennysmom1]

 

[dotr]

Added:01/08/2026; Last Updated:01/08/2026

7049DMON - Rod Stephen Pavan​

Name: Rod Stephen Pavan
Nickname/Alias: Unknown
Case Classification: Missing
Missing Since: August 10, 2007
Location Last Seen: Hearst, Ontario, Canada

Physical Description​

Date of Birth: August 4, 1963
Age: 44 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 6'2"
Weight: 194 lbs.
Hair Color: Brown, straight.
Eye Color: Brown
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Unknown

Identifiers​

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

Clothing & Personal Items​

Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance​

Rod told his landlord he was moving to British Columbia. His vehicle, a 2002 GMC Sierra grey pickup truck with a green rear cab was found on September 17th in a remote wooded area near Shannon Lake Rd, north of Val Cote, Ontario. He hasn't been heard from since.

 

[Claroon]

I was confused about this story because mentioning "Stratford" was inconsequential. Also because I was not famililar with the locations. So here is my summary:

• Vehicle description: Grey 2002 GMC Sierra with a green cap.
• Age at disappearance: 44.
• Area type: Shannon Township is part of Cochrane District, very sparsely populated boreal forest.
  
  
• By August 10, 2007, he was living in the Hearst / Val Côté area of northern Ontario.
• He told his landlord he was leaving for British Columbia.
• There is no publicly documented information confirming that he emptied his apartment before he disappeared.
• His truck was later found off Shannon Lake Road in Shannon Township north of Val Côté. (it cannot be confirmed that the vehicle was at that exact spot on the lake or elsewhere.)
• Members of the Hearst OPP Detachment and Northeast Region Emergency Response Team (ERT) were search and recovery.
  
  
  Shannon Lake Road is not a normal travel corridor and not the direction of BC.
• It is essentially a logging / bush access road, not a highway or shortcut.
• Turning onto Shannon Lake Road would require leaving the main route intentionally/
• These kinds of roads are commonly used by people who are going to a camp or cabin,
  fishing or hunting, accessing forestry work sites
  
  (Source https://www.lioapplications.lrc.gov...b-primary.xsl&type=primary&POLICY_IDENT=G1729)

My Questions:

What work did he do up there while living in Hearst?
Did he have a reason to go into that area before leaving?
Was he known to fish, hunt, or spend time outdoors?
Who reported him missing?
Did he have any signficant others?
Did he have relatives in the far north of Ontario?
How long after Aug 10 was the truck discovered?
Was his phone tracked?
Was the truck locked, disabled, or out of fuel? (see link below for more info)
Were personal belongings left in the vehicle (wallet, ID, luggage, camping gear)?



Other Finds:


In the above link: "An ERT Team Leader said Rod's vehicle appeared to have been literally torn apart by one or more bear, with the contents scattered about the area"
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$1,000 Reward for Tips​

MibSAR has posted a $1,000 reward—payable by the Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)—for information leading to the whereabouts of Rod Pavan, or for information leading to an arrest and conviction, if foul play was involved in his disappearance.