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Missing man’s car found in Marpi
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Posted on Aug 18 2008
Detectives from the Criminal Investigation Division discovered and impounded a car Saturday that was owned by a currently missing Filipino man.
Alex Matubis’ blue Toyota pickup truck with white doors was found near the Kalabera Caves in Marpi around 11:30am Saturday, officials said. Detectives searched the area after receiving tips from callers who spotted the vehicle.
Detectives got a tip about the car Friday. They were unable to locate the vehicle until Saturday. Detectives also conducted a search on the vehicle and a sweep around the area but were unable to find traces of the victim, according to officials.
Police impounded the vehicle. The case is currently under investigation.
Matubis, a drafter and cartographer, arrived on Saipan Monday, July 28, after conducting work on Tinian. According to investigators, a witness last saw him at 10:30am the same day when he was dropped off at his residence in Garapan.
Matubis, 47, was reported missing to DPS Thursday, July 30.
Anybody with information about Matubis is asked to contact the Criminal Investigation Bureau at 664-9042/9047.
