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Fredrick Workman Missing Person Case

Last seen in Des Moines, Iowa on Aug 02, 2013

Victim Details

Aug 13, 2014

Apr 24, 2023

Fredrick

Workman

28

15

65 inches

67 inches

145 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 02, 2013

Des Moines

Iowa

Polk County

No

29551

Des Moines Police Department

Des Moines

Iowa

Polk County

50309

25 East 1st Street, Iowa

5152834864

Local

Law Enforcement

13-0168

2013-08-02

Des Moines Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

08/09/2026


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Fredrick James Workman, 15, disappeared on August 2, 2013, from a juvenile facility in Des Moines, Iowa, where he was staying at the time. Fredrick, who was originally from Fairfield, Iowa, had been told by his probation officer that he would not be allowed to return home until he completed the program at the facility. It is believed that Fredrick left voluntarily, possibly heading to Newton, Iowa. Despite this, his family has not heard from him since, and authorities have classified his disappe ...
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