Harry Lewis Israel
Missing since December 8, 1996 from Pinellas Park, Pinellas County, Florida
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: October 10, 1913
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 83 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'5"; 150 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Gray or partially gray hair; blue eyes.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Israel was last seen in Pinellas Park, Florida on December 8, 1996, by a handyman doing repairs on Israil's house. He lived at 7500 72nd Avenue North, Pinellas Park, where he ran a storage facility. Just prior to his disappearance, he was involved with evicting a tenant for non-payment of rent.
There was no sign of forced entry at Israel's house. Nothing was missing. His car still was parked in the driveway. Neighbors saw or heard nothing unusual. Investigators believe that Harry Israel is the victim of a murder.
Israel was reported missing by a his daughter on December 8.
Israel recently had injured his foot and probably would have been hobbling. He drove almost everywhere, even if he was visiting neighbors. He usually returned home by dark. In the 30 years he has lived in Florida, he never had spent a night away from his house.

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

Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
Homicide Unit
727-582-6200
Email

Agency Case Number: 96-273810

NCIC Number:
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Source Information:
Pinellas County Sheriff's Office
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
St. Petersburg Times