Peter Strother Madison
Missing since June 13, 1986 from Treasure Island, Pinellas County, Florida
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: May 9, 1922
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 64 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 6'3"; 170 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Brown hair with touches of gray; brown eyes.
• Marks, Scars: Scar from a hernia operation.
• Fingerprints: Copy of Right index finger and thumb prints are available
• Dentals: Available; full upper dentures.
• DNA: Not Available
• AKA: Peter Scott Gruesbeck. He legally changed his name from Peter Gruesbeck in 1947.
• Other: He has a thyroid condition that requires daily medication.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Madison was last seen at a friend's home, watching television, in Treasure Island, Florida on June 13, 1986. He then drove away in his white 1976 Ford van. His van was recovered at Ninth Street and Burlington Avenue North on July 27, 1986. It had been stripped of it's furnishings and parts.
Madison was retired at the time of his disappearance and he was known to frequent the downtown bars in St. Petersburg, Florida.
His clothing, belongings and blind dog were still at his home and there was no sign of forced entry.

Madison's Van

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

Treasure Island Police Department
727-547-4595

Agency Case Number: 86-3553

NCIC Number: M-202069494
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Treasure Island Police Department
St. Petersburg Times