Above Images: Burroughs, circa 2007
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: August 14, 2007 from Hamilton Township, New Jersey Classification: Endangered Missing Date of Birth: November 6, 1946 Age: 60 years old Height and Weight: 5'7, 190 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Graying brown hair, green eyes. Burroughs has a scar on his neck and he has a mustache. His nicknames are Dan and Danny. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A blue tank top, shorts and gray sandals. Medical Conditions: Burroughs had surgery on his shoulder a few weeks before his disappearance. At the time he went missing, his arm was still in a sling as a result of the surgery.
Details of Disappearance
Burroughs was last seen on August 14, 2007 at his residence in Hamilton Township, New Jersey. He has never been heard from again. At the time of his disappearance, he was preparing to move to Florida. He had fixed up his New Jersey home so he could sell it, and had purchased generators and other items to take to Florida. He has never been heard from again.Burroughs's wife said he ran away with another woman, his family does not believe this story. He left behind all his belongings, including his wristwatch, his cherished model airplanes and a drum set worth $8,000 to $10,000, and none of his loved ones had heard he was having an affair. With days of his disappearance, his wife began selling all of his property.
Burroughs's disappearance remains unsolved. Little evidence is available in his case.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated December 2, 2011; distinguishing characteristics and details of disappearance updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Hamilton Township Police Department
609-628-2700
New Jersey State Police
North American Missing Persons Network
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