TX TX - Theodore Wenk, 41, Bastrop, 29 June 1987

[Gardener1850]

Case File 346DMTX

Theodore Edwin Wenk
Missing since June 29, 1987 from Bastrop, Bastrop County, Texas.
Classification: Endangered Missing

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Vital Statistics

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  [*]Date Of Birth: March 12, 1946
  [*]Age at Time of Disappearance: 41 years old
  [*]Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 6'1"; 180 lbs.
  [*]Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Blue eyes; grey hair.
  [*]Clothing: Wenk was last seen wearing a black sleeveless "Wild World" T-shirt, blue jeans and moccasins with leather soles.

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Circumstances of Disappearance
Wenk was last seen in Bastrop, TX on June 29, 1987.

His vehicle was found abandoned in a business parking lot in Austin, Texas. Foul play is possible.

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Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Bastrop County Sheriffs Office
513-303-1080
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Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse
800-346-3243
NCIC Number:
M-512591540
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.
Source Information:
Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse

http://www.doenetwork.org/cases/346dmtx.html

Dental information / charting is currently not available

DNA Status: Sample is currently not available

Fingerprint information is currently not available

https://www.findthemissing.org/en/cases/9064/

 

[CastlesBurning]

Bumping for Theodore - it's now been 34 years.

Theodore Edwin Wenk – The Charley Project

 

[CastlesBurning]

Here is a list of the 70 people reported as missing in Central Texas

 

[CastlesBurning]

Missing in Texas: A look at unsolved cases in Bastrop County

One of them is Theodore Wenk, who was last heard from in June 1987. His last known location was near Chestnut Street and Hill Street in Bastrop. His car was found abandoned in a business parking lot in Austin.

He's listed on the DPS Missing Persons bulletin as endangered with foul play possible.

"We've talked to the family. We have no further leads at this time as to his current whereabouts. We have theories, but can't talk about those because it still is an active investigation," Sgt. James Miller said.

 

[spartanx]

There is very little information about him, almost nothing... it is really a mystery what happened to him...
either way
rest in peace

 

[John/Jane Doe]

Theodore Edwin Wenk – The Charley Project

 

[Pennysmom1]

Theodore is still missing

The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)

By bringing people, information, forensic science and technology together, NamUs helps resolve cases.

www.namus.gov

Chosen Name/Nickname/Alias Tiger Ted
Scar/mark Scars on knees, thighs, and shoulder

TxDPS Missing and Unidentified Persons Online Bulletin

Texas Missing Persons Clearinghouse Online Bulletin, Browse photos and searchable bulletins of missing persons, abductors, and unidentified persons, a central repository for information and pictures of missing and unidentified persons in Texas.

www.dps.texas.gov

346DMTX - Theodore Edwin Wenk

Identifiers​

Dentals: Unknown
Fingerprints: Unknown
DNA: Unknown

 

[Pennysmom1]

Ok, this is a bizarre case!

Read the newspaper clippings at this link. Ted Wenk had been in some trouble with exotic animals, shrunken heads, and drugs. I'll try to post the last article that has info regarding Ted's disappearance.

Austin Stories BC – Abbie and Eveline

abbieandeveline.com

There are several other stories, but when I tried to load them here, it says the files are too big. Maybe someone else can figure it out.

 

[fred&edna]

Here's a news article (dated June 6, 1987) regarding Wenk's spring sale of exotic animals. He would accept anything of value in payment for the animals. This "zoo" was located about 23 miles east of Austin. Apparently, just 20 or so days after the publishing of this article... Wenk is missing. Interesting. (You can enlarge the article using tools within the link)

The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, June 09, 1987, Image 4

The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, June 09, 1987, Image 4, brought to you by Texas A&M University, and the National Digital Newspaper Program.

newspaper.library.tamu.edu

 

[annemc2]

Here's a news article (dated June 6, 1987) regarding Wenk's spring sale of exotic animals. He would accept anything of value in payment for the animals. This "zoo" was located about 23 miles east of Austin. Apparently, just 20 or so days after the publishing of this article... Wenk is missing. Interesting. (You can enlarge the article using tools within the link)

The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, June 09, 1987, Image 4

The Battalion. (College Station, Tex.) 1893-current, June 09, 1987, Image 4, brought to you by Texas A&M University, and the National Digital Newspaper Program.

newspaper.library.tamu.edu

Whoa, that's wild. I've been to that place loads of times, and it seems to be a reputable place that takes good care of the animals. Fun, too! Cedar Creek, Texas

 

[mlhenn]

Theodore Edwin Wenk – The Charley Project

Last updated April 16, 2025; two pictures added, details of disappearance updated.