LEONARDTOWN, MD (August 24, 2026) – The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office is seeking to locate Thomas Campbell Bolling Von Goetz, a missing 58-year-old white man who is approximately 6 feet, 1 inch tall and weighs 205 pounds. It is believed that Von Goetz was last seen on foot on Aug. 16 around Maycroft Road in Avenue, Maryland, wearing dark-colored pants and a light-colored shirt.

Anyone with information about this case is asked to contact Detective Helen Deitrich at 301-475-4200, ext. 8066, or by email at Helen.Deitrich@stmaryscountymd.gov.

Tips may also be submitted anonymously through tip411 by:

• Text 847411: start your message with “SMCSO”, add a space, and then your tip.
• Online: Submit a tip through the Sheriff’s Office website at www.FirstSheriff.com/tips.
• App: Send a tip directly through the SMCSO app. Download the free app from the Google Play Store or Apple App Store.
• Phone: For those who prefer to make a phone call, tips can also be shared through the Crime Solvers line at 301-475-3333. With Crime Solvers, you never have to give your name. You may be eligible for a cash reward if your information leads to an arrest.