Alwin Burton Missing Person Case

Jul 03, 2013

Jul 09, 2019

Alwin

Burton

67

30

65 inches

130 lbs

Black / African American

Male

In the early summer of 1989, a 30-year-old man named Alwin Todd Burton vanished from his home in Detroit, Michigan. On June 1st of that year, Alwin, who was also known by the nickname "Hippie," left his residence on a bicycle and was never seen or heard from again. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Black male, standing at 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing around 130 pounds. He had short, curly black hair and brown eyes. A distinctive feature noted was a strawberry burn mark on his buttocks from a childhood baseball injury. The details surrounding what he was wearing or where he intended to go on his bicycle remain unknown. The circumstances of Alwin's disappearance are unsettlingly sparse. The simple act of leaving on his bicycle transformed into an enduring mystery when he did not return. There were no signs of foul play at his home, no known conflicts, and no indication that he planned to leave for an extended period. His case was officially filed with the Detroit Police Department, but years have passed without any significant leads or breakthroughs. The lack of information has left his family and investigators with a painful void and a case that has grown cold with the passage of time. Over three decades have now passed since Alwin Todd Burton was last seen. The investigation into his disappearance remains open, a quiet and lingering question in the files of the Detroit Police Department. With very few details to go on, the case has been particularly challenging for law enforcement. The primary known fact is that he departed on his bicycle and vanished into the city. His family has endured years of uncertainty, holding onto hope while grappling with the profound sadness of his absence. The overview of Alwin's case is a stark reminder of how a seemingly ordinary day can become the beginning of a lifelong mystery, leaving behind more questions than answers and a family forever changed by the unexplained loss of a loved one.

Jun 01, 1989

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

22651

Detroit Police Department

Detroit

Michigan

Wayne County

48226

Shannon Jones

Sergeant

1301 3rd St, Michigan

3135961800

Local

Law Enforcement

1312030332

Detroit Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

07/09/2026