Overview

Rochester, New York — James Arthur Thomas, Jr., also known by nicknames such as “Kaos” and “Man,” vanished under unresolved circumstances in early January 2000, leaving behind unanswered questions that have persisted for over two decades.

At the time of his disappearance, Thomas was 25 years old, described as approximately 5’10″ tall and 190 pounds, with distinctive features that included a scar on the left side of his face near his temple, a birthmark on his lower back, and a tattoo reading “Kaos” on his left bicep. His last confirmed sighting occurred on January 17, 2000, when he was seen leaving a family member’s home in the vicinity of Remington and Joseph Avenue in Rochester, New York.

Detailed Case Breakdown

The Enduring Mystery of James Arthur Thomas, Jr.: A Rochester Disappearance

Rochester, New York — James Arthur Thomas, Jr., also known by nicknames such as “Kaos” and “Man,” vanished under unresolved circumstances in early January 2000, leaving behind unanswered questions that have persisted for over two decades.

At the time of his disappearance, Thomas was 25 years old, described as approximately 5’10″ tall and 190 pounds, with distinctive features that included a scar on the left side of his face near his temple, a birthmark on his lower back, and a tattoo reading “Kaos” on his left bicep. His last confirmed sighting occurred on January 17, 2000, when he was seen leaving a family member’s home in the vicinity of Remington and Joseph Avenue in Rochester, New York.

Circumstances of the Disappearance

Thomas’s disappearance was reported after he failed to make contact with family or friends following that afternoon sighting. Despite being classified as an endangered missing person due to his age and the unknown details surrounding his disappearance, little concrete evidence has been publicly released about what happened to him after he was last seen.

Law enforcement agencies, including the Rochester Police Department, have maintained the case as open, and it remains listed in national missing-person databases, such as the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) and The Charley Project, which compile and share critical information about unresolved cases.

Local community groups and online missing-persons advocacy forums have periodically resurfaced Thomas’s case to raise awareness, sharing posters and details in hopes that someone with information might come forward.

Investigation and Public Awareness

Because the official law enforcement updates on the case are limited, most publicly available information derives from missing-person registries and advocacy platforms. These records confirm that he has not been located since the January 2000 disappearance. There have been no publicly reported arrests or definitive leads that have resolved the case as of the latest accessible information.

Community efforts continue to encourage anyone with knowledge about Thomas’s whereabouts to contact authorities, and the case remains active in NamUs, where law enforcement and family members can update details as needed.

Latest Available Case Status

Official classification: Endangered Missing Person (Thomas has been missing for more than 20 years and hasn’t been located).

Investigating agency: Rochester Police Department continues to list him as missing.

Public updates: There have been no official announcements of major breakthroughs, arrests, or confirmed sightings in recent years. Advocate groups periodically renew interest to keep the case in public view.

Public appeals: Flyers and community outreach continue to circulate online urging new information from the public.

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Facebook Post:

Missing Persons Flyer 2000
Name: James Arthur Thomas, Jr
Missing Since: January 9, 2000
Location: Rochester, New York
Age: 25 years old
Ethnicity: African American

Circumstance:
James Thomas was last seen at 2:00 p.m. on January 9, 2000, leaving a family member’s residence in the vicinity of Remington and Joseph Avenue in Rochester, New York. He has never been heard from again

If you have any information about the missing person, please contact the agency listed below:

Rochester Police Department
(585) 428-6595
Agency Case Number00-009693

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https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/756/contacts?nav