Griener, circa 1972.

Richard William Griener
Missing since January 17, 1972 from Pekin, Tazewell County, Illinois.
Classification: Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: 1959
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 13 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'0; 90 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Dark brown hair; brown eyes.
• Clothing: Griener was wearing a gold colored nylon jacket with attached hood, a long brown ski mask, blue jeans, green rubber insolated boots and carrying a blue plastic rollup toboggan.
• Dentals/Fingerprints: Fingerprints, dental records and skull X-rays are available.

Circumstances of Disappearance
According to his mother, Richard Griener left home, which was located at #8 Brentwood Court, at about 4:00pm walking four blocks to a local snow sledding hill in the city park. He had to cross a large railroad switch yard to get there. He was seen by friends on the hill at about 5:30pm and was never seen again.

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

Pekin Police Department
Investigation Division
309-346-3132

NCIC Number: M-663039870
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
Pekin Police Department