Leonard Taku was 44 years old when he was last seen on December, 25, 2006 at Tampa International Airport in Tampa, Florida. Leonard rented a black 2005 Chrysler Crossfire convertible, and has never been seen or heard from again. There was activity on both Leonard's credit card and email after his disappearance, but investigators cannot confirm if Leonard or someone else initiated this activity. Leonard's rental car was located on February 9, 2007 in a remote area of the Ocala National Forest.

Leonard would be 60 years old today. He is described as a Pacific Islander male with black hair and brown eyes. He is of Maori descent and speaks with a New Zealand accent. He has many tattoos, and his head was shaved at the time of his disappearance.

Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Leonard Taku is urged to contact the Altamonte Springs Police Department at 407-571-8276.

Links and Resources

https://charleyproject.org/case/leonard-taku

https://namus.nij.ojp.gov/case/MP5591

https://www.police.govt.nz/

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