Found Deceased OH - James Beardsley, 25, on his way home, car found in Bellville, missing from Columbus, 05 Jan 2025

[mlhenn]

Columbus police searching for missing man whose car was found at restaurant

Police are searching for a missing man who hasn't been seen since heading home five days ago.

abc6onyourside.com

James Beardsley, 25, was last seen on January 5, 2025. Columbus police said his vehicle was found parked at the rear of the Der Dutchman Restaurant in Bellville, Ohio.

He reportedly left a Columbus residence to go back to his home in Polk, Ohio, but never arrived. Beardsley is described as 6'1", 200 pounds with red hair, and blue eyes.

 

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https://www.facebook.com/ColumbusPolice/posts/1007444821413581

Summary
On Sunday, January 5, James left a residence in Columbus to travel to his home in Polk, OH, but never arrived. His vehicle was found parked at the rear of the Der Dutchman Restaurant in Bellville, OH. He is described to have red hair and blue eyes.

Have you seen James Beardsley?

Missing from Columbus, Ohio

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[GraceG]

Where the car was found is almost an hour northwest (45 miles drive distance) of where he lived (where he came from being well SOUTH of where he lived). Lots of comments on his Missing posts on FB but none with any useful information unfortunately. His father is posting about his being missing, says James goes by "Jared".

 

[mlhenn]

Columbus police seek help finding missing Ashland County man

Police in Columbus seek help in locating a 25-year-old Ashland County man whose car was found behind Der Dutchman Restaurant in Bellville.

www.richlandsource.com

The vehicle was found Wednesday by Beardsley’s father.

His vehicle was found parked at the rear of the restaurant, located near the I-71/Ohio 97 interchange.

According to the restaurant’s Facebook page, the Der Dutchman at that location, about 32 miles from Polk, is closed Jan. 1 through Jan. 13 due to renovations.

 

[truthfinder2019]

Columbus —> Bellville —> Polk

Columbus to Polk

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Why did he exit I71 at Bellville? Was it because of an appointment with someone ?
Was he usually driving on I71 or secondary roads to get to Polk?

Der Dutchman · Bellville, Ohio

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Did he leave in another car after leaving his parked there ? Is the car functional ?

At what time did he leave Columbus? Was it at nightime or during daylight?

Did he leave the house of a relative or a friend ?

Was the car parked there at the rear, to have discretion since the restaurant was knowingly closed ?

The father found the car so it must have been a known location to them?

What about his phone ?

A lot of questions and very little information, probably on purpose.

 

[truthfinder2019]

James Jared-Coleson Beardsley, dob Dec 1999

"United States, Residence Database, 1970-2024", database, FamilySearch(https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:6YFR-XQMF : 22 June 2024), James Jared Beardsley, 2018.

While google still has memory of his linkedin profile when you search his name, it was deleted

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jared-beardsley-a94a1b180

 

[INfisherman]

Where the car was found is almost an hour northwest (45 miles drive distance) of where he lived (where he came from being well SOUTH of where he lived). Lots of comments on his Missing posts on FB but none with any useful information unfortunately. His father is posting about his being missing, says James goes by "Jared".

A bit picky & respectfully, I believe you may be looking at the map incorrectly. Bellville is approximately 2/3 of the way between Columbus & Polk. I-71 runs at a slight NE direction going from Columbus to Polk. Bellville is SW of Polk.

 

[GraceG]

A bit picky & respectfully, I believe you may be looking at the map incorrectly. Bellville is approximately 2/3 of the way between Columbus & Polk. I-71 runs at a slight NE direction going from Columbus to Polk. Bellville is SW of Polk.

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Thanks for the correction. I initially ran it through mapquest, and it gave the location of where the car was found as being to the south/southwest of Cedar Point/Sanduscky area and a 45 mile distance North of Polk.. When I just ran it again through google maps it's showing correctly as you depicted, about 33 miles. That makes a lot more sense. I have no idea why I got the erroneous listing in mapquest (data entry person must have been half asleep So thank you~!

 

[INfisherman]

Thanks for the correction. I initially ran it through mapquest, and it gave the location of where the car was found as being to the south/southwest of Cedar Point/Sanduscky area and a 45 mile distance North of Polk.. When I just ran it again through google maps it's showing correctly as you depicted, about 33 miles. That makes a lot more sense. I have no idea why I got the erroneous listing in mapquest (data entry person must have been half asleep So thank you~!

No problem - appreciate you for interpreting my post as intended. Wasn’t trying to be a smarty pants type. Stuff happens & we are now on the same page.

 

[mlhenn]

Missing Man's Vehicle Found Behind Bellville Restaurant, Investigators Seeking Information

Missing Man's Vehicle Found Behind Bellville Restaurant, Investigators Seeking Information

wmfd.com

He was last seen by his father and was returning to his mother's home in Polk, Ohio, a village in northeastern Ashland County.

According to Village of Bellville Police Chief John Fletcher, Richland County Sheriff's Deputies and Bellville police officers searched area hotels, the Richland B&O bike trail using ATVs and UTVs, and searched an area near a body of water using drones.

 

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Authorities believe body found Sunday near Lexington may be missing Ashland County man

The Richland County Sheriff's Office is investigating a dead body found Sunday morning near the B&O Trail south of Lexington.

www.ashlandsource.com

The Richland County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a dead body found Sunday morning near the Richland B&O Trail south of Lexington.

The body of the white male was found 50 to 60 feet west of the bike trail, according to Tom Stortz, investigator for the Richland County Coroner’s Office.

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Masi said authorities believe it may be the body of a 25-year-old Ashland County man whose car was found apparently abandoned Jan. 8 behind Der Dutchman Restaurant in Bellville just a few miles away.

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More at link.

 

[mlhenn]

https://www.mansfieldnewsjournal.com/story/news/local/2025/02/03/james-beardsley-25-of-polk-reported-missing-in-january/78178338007/

Richland County Sheriff's Office Maj. Joe Masie said Monday that authorities won't know if the man is James Beardsley, 25, of Polk, until the Richland County Coroner's Office makes a positive identification.

Richland County Coroner's Investigator Tom Stortz said the body is being taken to Montgomery County Medical Examiner's Office for autopsy.

 

[Caring1]

Body found on the bike trail in Lexington, OH is confirmed to be James Beardsley.

February 12, 2025

LEXINGTON, OH - The body discovered near the Richland B&O Bike Trail in Lexington has been identified as James Beardsley Jr., 25, of Polk, authorities said Wednesday. According to Richland County Coroner Chief Investigator Bob Ball, the identity was confirmed through dental records in an autopsy by the Montgomery County Coroner's Office.

Montgomery County Coroner's Office Confirms Identity of Body Found on Bike Trail

Montgomery County Coroner's Office Confirms Identity of Body Found on Bike Trail

www.wmfd.com