Westerville police renew appeal in Robert Mohney disappearance 30 years later
Thirty years after Robert “Rob” S. Mohney disappeared from his Westerville home, police are renewing their call for information in hopes that a new tip could help solve the cold case.
Mohney was last seen July 16, 1996, after making dinner at his residence. He reportedly left the home abruptly in the middle of the meal, leaving his wallet behind.
Neighbors later told investigators they saw Mohney driving alone along Central College Road in his red 1995 Pontiac Firebird.
Later that evening, Columbus Watershed officers found the vehicle abandoned in the upper west parking lot at Hoover Dam. Mohney was not located.
Over the next three decades, investigators conducted dozens of interviews and searched multiple properties, but Mohney’s remains have never been found.
On March 7, 2006, the Franklin County Probate Court issued a death certificate for Mohney. His disappearance and death remain under investigation.
“Even 30 years later, a single piece of information could be the missing link needed to solve this case,” Westerville Police Chief Holly Murchland said.
The Westerville Division of Police is asking anyone who may have information about Mohney’s disappearance or death to contact investigators, even if the detail appears minor.
Tips may be submitted anonymously by calling the department’s dedicated tip line at 614-901-6866 or emailing tipline@westerville.org.
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