Police Reopen Case Of Michigan Boy Who Disappeared In 1979
ADDISON, Mich. (WWJ/AP) - Michigan authorities are seeking fresh information about the case of a 15-year-old boy who disappeared more than three decades ago after being suspended from high school.
State police Detective Sgt. Larry Rothman recently reopened the case of Andrew Jackson "Drew" Greer Jr., who was reported missing on Feb. 12, 1979 — after he was allegedly caught with a pocket knife on the school bus.
The Daily Telegram of Adrian reports that Rothman discovered that information about Greer hadn't previously been put into any database of missing persons. That addition was made in December and Rothman says investigators have "better tools in our box now."
Greer's case was revisited by authorities in Lenawee County in 2000. Detective Bob Wolverton examined the original state police report and interviewed family members, Greer's friends and Addison school staff.
One classmate at Addison High School told authorities Greer was apparently afraid to go home that evening and face punishment. He was reportedly last seen by friends at a "fort" in a wooded area near his family's property, south of Addison.
The Telegram reports there were rumors that Greer may have been killed and buried near a barn or that he'd been spotted hitchhiking, but an investigation turned up nothing and no additional evidence surfaced.
At the time of his disappearance, Greer was described as 5 feet 10 inches tall, 150 lbs. with a slim build and medium-length wavy hair.
Anyone with information about Greer's disappearance or his whereabouts can call the Michigan State Police Monroe post at 734-242-3500.
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