Indiana State Police believe body of Patrick Stern found in burnt SUV; homicide suspected

Jen Guadarrama and John Tufts, Indianapolis Star
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UPDATE: This article was updated Oct. 10, 2023, with more information about a Noblesville man who was reported missing in March.

Indiana law enforcement officials believe they may have found the body of a Noblesville man last seen in Indianapolis and who went missing roughly seven months ago.

In early September 2023, a severely burned Cadillac Escalade registered to Patrick Glenn Stern, 58, was found in Indianapolis, according to a news release issued Tuesday the by Indiana State Police.

Inside of the vehicle, police said, were the remains of an adult male believed to be Stern.

Indiana State Police Detectives are awaiting DNA analysis results to confirm Stern's identity but were confident, ISP said, the remains recovered belong to Stern. The case is being investigated as a homicide.

Here is what we know about the case so far:

Patrick Glenn Stern, 58, was reported missing by Indiana State Police. He was last seen March 2, 2023 on the east side of Indianapolis.
Patrick Glenn Stern, 58, was reported missing by Indiana State Police. He was last seen March 2, 2023 on the east side of Indianapolis.

What Patrick Glenn Stern looks like

Stern is described as a white man standing 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing 185 pounds.

When and where Patrick Glenn Stern was last seen

While he lives in Noblesville, investigators say Stern was last seen on the southeast side of Indianapolis on March 2, 2023.

An alert was issued requesting the public's help finding him. Investigators on April 21, 2023 said the circumstances of Stern's disappearance are "suspicious" but did not provide additional details.

Police searching for Cadillac SUV

Patrick Glenn Stern, 58, was last seen driving a black 2012 Cadillac Escalade with Indian "Colts" license plate IC840. The SUV is equipped with a trailer hitch and has tinted windows.
Patrick Glenn Stern, 58, was last seen driving a black 2012 Cadillac Escalade with Indian "Colts" license plate IC840. The SUV is equipped with a trailer hitch and has tinted windows.

On March 2, police say Stern was seen driving a black 2012 Cadillac Escalade SUV with Indiana "Colts" license plate IC840. The vehicle is equipped with a trailer hitch on the back and has tinted windows.

How to help

Anyone with information about Stern are being asked to contact Indiana State Police Detective Brandon Alberts at 317-899-8577.

Information can also be given to Crime Stoppers of Central Indiana at 317.262.8477 or (TIPS).

Citizens can also download the mobile P3tips app for Apple or Android phones to submit a mobile tip, or go to www.CrimeTips.org to submit a web tip. This release may be updated as more information becomes available. Information given via Crime Stoppers should be considered anonymous.

This article originally appeared on Indianapolis Star: Missing Indiana man: body of Patrick Stern believed found in burnt SUV

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