Above: Grossman, circa 1997
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: August 3, 1997 from Boca Raton, Florida Classification: Endangered Missing Date of Birth: November 12, 1978 Age: 18 years old Height and Weight: 5'9, 135 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Brown hair, blue eyes. Grossman has a large birthmark on the back of his left shoulder. His nickname is Bobby. Clothing/Jewelry Description: Blue shorts and no shirt or shoes.
Details of Disappearance
Grossman was last seen leaving his residence in Boca Raton, Florida on August 3, 1997. He left on foot and was reported missing two days later. He has never been heard from again. Grossman's family suspects foul play in his case. Three months after his disappearance, his girlfriend received a telephone call from someone who stated Grossman's body had been dumped in a canal by southwest 18th Street in Boca Raton, but a search of the canal turned up no clues.Palm Beach County, Florida authorities are investigating Grossman's case.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated May 24, 2010; clothing/jewelry description added.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office
800-458-8477
Florida Department of Law Enforcement
Missing Persons Cybercenter
The Palm Beach Post
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