Name: James Robert Solak II
Age: 59 years old
Last Seen: April 8, 2024
Location: Clarksville, Maryland
Status: Still missing
Case Information
59 year old James Solak II was last seen in Clarksville, Maryland on April 8, 2024. He disappeared while biking from Reading, Pennsylvania to Surf City, North Carolina.
Disappearance
Prior to his disappearance, James Solak II had biked from his home in Saginaw, Michigan to Reading, Pennsylvania.
After spending the winter in Reading, he left for Florida, with a planned stop to Surf City, North Carolina first.
On April 8, 2024, he sent a message to his ex-wife, saying he accidentally left his backpack by the side of the road during this trip, and that it was gone when he went back for it. His money, ID, and maps were inside the backpack.
He also mentioned it was hard to cut through skin to get to an artery; saying he had attempted it 8 times.
That message was sent from Clarksville, Maryland, about 20 miles away from Baltimore.
James never made it to Surf City, and hasn’t been heard from since. Attempts to ping his phone have been unsuccessful.
Whereabouts
The location of James Solak II, as well as the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, remains unknown. His case is classified as endangered missing and remains unsolved.
Appearance
White male with grey hair and blue eyes. James stands 5’11 tall and weighs 160-170 pounds. He wears eyeglasses for reading and normally has a mustache and goatee.
He has the name “Helen” tattooed on his upper left arm.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of James Solak II please contact the Central Berks Police Department at (610) 779-1100.
Resources & Further Information
James Robert Solak II – NamUs
James Solak II – Missing Persons Center
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