IL IL - Andrew Thomas Stoffel, 28, Rockford, 1 Dec 2008

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Andrew Thomas Stoffel

Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Date of Last Contact: December 01, 2008 - approximate date
Location Last Seen: Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois

Description:​

• Date of Birth: December 14, 1979
• Age: 28
• Race: White/Caucasian
• Gender: Male
• Height: 5' 8" (68 inches)
• Weight: 180 -185 lbs.
• Hair Color: Red/Auburn/Balding/May be bald
• Eye Color: Green
• Nickname/Alias: Mobius FX. Andy. Drew.
• Distinguishing Marks/Features: He has freckles on his body and face. One of his ears had a small hole in it. He would also have healed scars from ear piercings on both ear lobes.
• Clothing & Personal Items: Unknown
• Other Personal Items: A white 1994 Ford work truck with ladders attached. License# 63806PB.
• Identifiers: DNA samples submitted.

Circumstances of Disappearance:
Stoffel was last seen by his family in Rockford, Illinois on Thanksgiving of 2008. He contacted family in the beginning of December and has never been heard from since. Weeks later around Christmas, his family was informed by an acquaintance that Stoffel moved to Florida with unknown individuals after his birthday on December 14th.

Stoffel was driving a white 1994 Ford work truck with ladders attached for painting jobs at the time he went missing. As far as his family members know, the truck has never been located. Few details are available regarding Stoffel's disappearance and his whereabouts remain unknown.

Investigators:

• Rockford Police Department: (779) 500-6642
  Reference Case#: 16-081417

NamUs Case Number: MP34819
NCIC Case Number: Not available

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
5053DMIL - Andrew Thomas Stoffel

 

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Andrew is still listed as missing

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Andrew Stoffel – Illinois Missing Persons

Andrew Thomas Stoffel, 28, December 1, 2008, Rockford, Winnebago County, Illinois

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On the night of December 1st, 2008, 28-year-old Andrew Stoffel, also known as “Mobius FX”, was at a rap concert, at a local bar, in downtown Rockford, Illinois. As a painter and aspiring rap artist, Andrew was a well-known face in the community, but after that night, he simply vanished. When dawn arrived, neither he nor his white 1994 Ford pickup truck—distinctive for its ladder racks—could be found. Despite rumors of him traveling to Florida with some women he met at the bar, no evidence has ever surfaced, and his vehicle has never been registered or seen again in 17 years.The search for Andrew brings the team from Adventures With Purpose and Exploring with a Mission to the chilly waters of the Rock River. This episode marks a dedicated effort to scan nearly 15 miles of waterway, focusing on boat ramps, public access points, and the areas surrounding the last known location where Andrew was seen. Disappearance and Mysterious Circumstances Andrew’s disappearance is shrouded in suspicion. While he was a hardworking painter, he was also known to socialize with a "shady" crowd, leading many to believe that foul play may have been involved in his sudden silence. We were able to connect with a longtime friend, Keith, who has been a driving force in keeping the case alive, filing the initial reports when Andrew failed to contact his family during the holidays. The lack of digital footprints from 2008 makes tracing his final movements a massive challenge for investigators.Search Methodology and River Challenges: The Rock River presents a difficult environment for the dive team. With water levels varying and visibility often dropping to near zero, divers must navigate through rebar, concrete debris, and strong currents.

• The team identifies a submerged four-door older car, but upon inspection, it does not match Andrew’s pickup.
• Multiple "targets" turn out to be discarded tires, dock materials, and river debris that mimic the profile of a vehicle on sonar.

A Community’s Search for Closure: With nearly two decades passing since Andrew was last seen, the pressure to find answers for his friends and family only increases. The team works to cross-reference their findings with local records, ensuring that no stone is left unturned in the Rock River. While this search highlights the difficulties of cold cases, the team remains resolute in their mission. The case of Andrew Stoffel remains open and unresolved, but the search continues until he is brought home.Ongoing Investigation Despite the challenges faced in this episode, there are still miles of the Rock River and surrounding channels left to explore.If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Andrew Stoffel or the location of his white 1994 Ford pickup truck, please reach out to local authorities. Public vigilance and community tips remain the last hope in solving this mystery.