On August 29, 2004, Harold 'Hank' Young was last seen in Gunnison, Colorado, at approximately 1:00 p.m. His disappearance was brought to the attention of authorities the following day, August 30, when a concerned co-worker reported him missing. At the time he vanished, Young was 52 years old. He is described as a white male with brown hair and blue eyes, standing at 6'4' and weighing around 260 pounds. A notable physical characteristic is that he is missing the first three toes on his right foot due to a previous industrial accident. Young may have been driving a four-by-four pickup truck, possibly a white 1982 Ford, which had an extra tall camper on the back.
The circumstances surrounding Harold Young's disappearance are deeply concerning, as he was reportedly depressed about recent life events prior to vanishing. It has been noted that he made comments suggesting he was contemplating ending his life and may have been armed. A neighbor last saw him at his apartment complex, the Mountain Air Apartments in Gunnison, on August 29th, where he was observed putting some items into his truck before driving away. Sometime after he was last seen, a close friend discovered a letter from Young, along with a set of keys to the friend's apartment, attached to his front door. This friend promptly contacted the police. It was also revealed that Young had left a letter with another friend.
The investigation into Harold Young's disappearance is being handled by the Gunnison Police Department. Despite the passage of time, his case remains unsolved and he has not been heard from since the day he was last seen. The available information points to a man who was struggling with personal difficulties at the time he went missing, leaving his friends and the community with unanswered questions and lingering concern for his well-being. The case is a somber reminder of the lasting impact a person's disappearance has on those left behind, as they continue to hope for answers and closure.
Last Seen: Aug 29, 2004
