(6-2-24) The Hardin County Sheriffโ€™s Office is continuing its efforts to determine the whereabouts of a McGuffey, Ohio man missing from his residence since late March.

The Sheriff’s Office was contacted March 31st by a member of 66 year old Michael Bolenโ€™s family, stating that he had not been seen since March 29th. Despite entering the 3rd month of Bolenโ€™s disappearance, the Sheriffโ€™s Office and its investigative division is continuing to seek Mr. Bolenโ€™s whereabouts – following every potential lead, conducting interviews and multiple searches. The Office has engaged the services of numerous law enforcement partners including the Ohio BCI&I, the Logan County Sheriffโ€™s Office, the Hardin County Prosecutor’s Office, and the FBI. Various community resources have also been utilized.

The Sheriffโ€™s Office is requesting continued vigilance from those in and around the McGuffey community. Property owners are asked to check inside buildings on their property; to note unexplained soil disturbances, and/or anything that may appear suspicious. Anything that may appear suspicious and/or any information concerning Mr. Bolenโ€™s disappearance should be reported to the Sheriffโ€™s Office by calling (419) 673-1268, option 0, and requesting to speak with a detective.

At the time of his disappearance Mr. Bolen was described as 5 feet 11 inches tall, with gray hair, green eyes and weighing 185lbs. He was last seen wearing eyeglasses, a yellow tank top shirt, blue jeans, dark blue zip-up sweatshirt, and white New Balance tennis shoes.