Waterloo Regional Police Renew Appeal in 2002 David MacDermott Disappearance

Waterloo Regional Police are renewing their appeal for information about David MacDermott, who was last seen at his Mill Street residence in Kitchener on November 9, 2002. He was 30 at the time and is described as six feet one inch tall, approximately 186 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes.

Police said MacDermott has a small ladybug tattoo between his shoulder blades. He was known to frequent bars and other establishments throughout the Kitchener-Waterloo area.

According to police, MacDermott was expected to attend an organized ball hockey game on the morning after he was last seen. He did not appear at the game.

Family still seeking answers

MacDermott’s family has spent more than two decades seeking answers and closure, police said. Investigators believe someone with knowledge of his disappearance may have information that could be critical to advancing the investigation.

How to contact police

Anyone with information about MacDermott’s disappearance is asked to contact the Waterloo Regional Police Service’s Major Crime Unit at 519-570-9777, extension 8191. The reference number for the appeal is WA02140914.

Police are renewing the appeal for information about a disappearance that dates back to the day MacDermott was last seen at his Kitchener residence.