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William Richard Ostertag
Ostertag was last heard from when he spoke to his brother on December 16, 1990. The next day, he didn't show up for his shift at his workplace on Maplewood Avenue in North Bay, Ontario. Ostertag's employer grew concerned when he failed to arrive at the staff Christmas party on December 21st, and reported him missing to the police.
Prior to his disappearance, Ostertag had mentioned that he would be out of town from the 18th to the 20th of December, but it was not known where he was going. He had only been in North Bay for a short time before he disappeared, and was known to hitchhike on a regular basis. Despite several attempts to locate him, Ostertag has never been found and his whereabouts remain unknown.
Investigators:
North Bay Police Service
Canada's Missing | Case details
The Doe Network: Case File 4230DMON

- Case Classification: Missing
- Missing Since: December 16, 1990
- Location Last Seen: North Bay, Ontario, Canada
- Date of Birth: May 30, 1945
- Age: 45 yrs
- Race: White/Caucasian
- Gender: Male
- Height: 173cm / 5 ft 8 in
- Weight: 66kg / 146lb
- Hair Color: Black with comb-over, moustache, sideburns.
- Eye Color: Hazel
- Alias(s) / Nickname(s): Unknown
- Distinguishing Marks/Features: Visible tooth decay.
- Clothing & Personal Items: Blue/grey coat. Possibly white cook's pants he often wore.
- Identifiers: Dentals available
Ostertag was last heard from when he spoke to his brother on December 16, 1990. The next day, he didn't show up for his shift at his workplace on Maplewood Avenue in North Bay, Ontario. Ostertag's employer grew concerned when he failed to arrive at the staff Christmas party on December 21st, and reported him missing to the police.
Prior to his disappearance, Ostertag had mentioned that he would be out of town from the 18th to the 20th of December, but it was not known where he was going. He had only been in North Bay for a short time before he disappeared, and was known to hitchhike on a regular basis. Despite several attempts to locate him, Ostertag has never been found and his whereabouts remain unknown.
Investigators:
- North Bay Police Service: 1-705-497-5555
Reference Case#: 63441-7
- Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS(8477) or online at Canadian Crime Stoppers Association
or nearnorthcrimestoppers.com
- Send email to the National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains at: [email protected]
Canada's Missing | Case details
The Doe Network: Case File 4230DMON