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Joshua Bohlen Missing Person Case

Last seen in Northfield, Minnesota on Sep 19, 2012

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Victim Details

Nov 13, 2012

Jan 9, 2024

Joshua

Bohlen

53

39

66 inches

150 lbs

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 19, 2012

Northfield

Minnesota

Rice County

No

31240

Northfield Police Department

Northfield

Minnesota

Rice County

55057

Monte Nelson

Chief

1615 Riverview Drive, Minnesota

5076454477

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.ci.northfield.mn.us/263/Police

12-1511

Northfield Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Green

Green

Oct 11, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP18074) and 10 other sources
Joshua Ben Bohlen, aged 39, was last seen on September 19, 2012, in Northfield, Minnesota. His pickup truck was found abandoned along Goodhue Avenue in a rural area near Northfield. At the time of his disappearance, Joshua was believed to be on foot, as his vehicle had no signs of foul play, and there were no further leads from the scene.

Despite ongoing searches and public requests for information, Joshua's whereabouts remain unknown. Joshua was described as having strawberry blonde hair, green eyes, and notable scars on his right arm and upper left arm. He was approximately 5'6" tall and weighed around 150 pounds at the time of his disappearance.

Authorities and Joshua’s family continue to search for any information that could help resolve the case. His disappearance remains unsolved, and anyone with relevant details is encouraged to contact law enforcement.
Last Seen: Sep 19, 2012

Links to Additional Sources (10)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs
  • Police Request Help In Northfield To Find Missing Man - CBS News
  • Missing Northfield man's family seeks petition for determination of ...
  • Joshua Ben Bohlen missing from Northfield
  • Josh Bohlen | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • UPDATED: Police Searching for Missing Northfield Man - Patch
  • Missing Northfield Man: Joshua Bohlen : r/minnesota - Reddit
  • Police, family of missing Northfield man search for answers | Local
  • BCA Needs Your Help Identifying Recovered Human Remains - Patch
  • MN - Joshua Bohlen, 39, Northfield, 20 Sept 2012 | Websleuths

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — St Paul, Minnesota
    UP148173 • Found May 23, 2025
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 39 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 150–180 lb

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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