Who Was Robert Heikka? Dead Body Found In Missing Teacher Car: The disappearance of Robert Heikka a Volusia County teacher came to an end when his car was discovered in a canal near New Smyrna Beach with a body inside. While investigators have not yet confirmed the identity of the body found they believe it to be Heikka’s.
In this article, we’ll explore who Robert Heikka was the circumstances of his disappearance, and the discovery of his car and the body found inside.
Who Was Robert Heikka?
Robert Heikka also known as Bob was a beloved teacher at Creekside Middle School in Port Orange. He taught business education including keyboarding and digital information technology and had been employed by Volusia County Schools since 1989. He was last seen in October 2020 and his disappearance sparked a search by several law enforcement agencies including the FBI.
Heikka was described as a Caucasian male weighing 250 pounds and standing around 6 feet 2 inches tall. He had blue eyes gray hair and prescription spectacles. He drove a white 2012 Chevrolet Impala with the Florida license plate KRZ-I78.
The vehicle belonging to missing Port Orange teacher Robert Heikka has been found in a body of water in the area of 4290 Pioneer Trail, between SR 44 and 415. The VSO Dive Team is in the process of recovering the vehicle now. Please stand by for updates.
— Volusia Sheriff (@VolusiaSheriff) April 8, 2023
The Disappearance of Robert Heikka
Robert Heikka was last seen on October 25, 2020. His family reported him missing on October 27 and law enforcement agencies began searching for him and his car. Heikka’s disappearance was considered suspicious and several agencies worked together to find him.
In December 2020 surveillance footage showed Heikka at an ATM close to Canaveral Shores. This led investigators to believe that he was still alive and potentially on the run.
Discovery of Heikka’s Car and Body
On Saturday afternoon a car was discovered in a canal near New Smyrna Beach less than 6 miles from Heikka’s neighborhood. The car was a 2012 Chevrolet Impala with the Florida license plate KRZ-I78 matching the description of Heikka’s car.
Upon pulling the car out of the water law enforcement discovered a body inside. While a definitive identification has not yet been made investigators believe the body to be that of Robert Heikka.
Volunteer search teams Recon Dive Recovery and Sunshine State Sonar had been searching for Heikka’s car since his disappearance in October 2020.
They used information about his last known location and cellphone ping to determine where to search. The discovery of the car and body brings an end to the months-long search for Robert Heikka.
Robert Heikka was a beloved teacher at Creekside Middle School in Port Orange. His disappearance in October 2020 sparked a search by several law enforcement agencies which came to an end with the discovery of his car and body in a canal near New Smyrna Beach.
While investigators have not yet confirmed the identity of the body found in Heikka’s car they believe it to be him. The community is mourning the loss of a dedicated teacher and sending its condolences to his family and loved ones.
