Charles Allen Missing from Arcata, California age 24

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!

Charles Detweilder Allen, a 24-year-old man, was last seen on October 21, 1985, in Arcata, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was reported to be in a distressed mental state and may have been carrying a handgun. Allen stood 5'10", weighed around 140 pounds, and had black hair and brown eyes. A longtime friend reported him missing on November 4, 1985, after he had not been heard from for several days.

Allen's case remains unsolved, and few details have emerged about his dis ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 21, 1985

Links to Additional Sources (7)

See any mistakes? Let us know!

Missing Person / NamUs #MP18155

Charles Detweilder Allen - The Charley Project

...View 5 additional sources

Victim Details

created

Nov 21, 2012

Case Added

May 14, 2024

firstname

Charles

lastname

Allen

Current Age

62

Age at Disappearance

24

Height

70 inches

Weight

140 lbs

ethnicity

White / Caucasian

gender

Male

Last Seen

Oct 21, 1985

City

Arcata

State

California

County

Humboldt County

Zip Code

95521

Tribal Land

No

vehicles

181

Agency ID

22352

Agency Name

Arcata Police Department

Agency City

Arcata

Agency State

California

Agency County

Humboldt County

Agency Zip Code

95521

Agency Contact

Taron Brown

Contact Job Title

Evidence Technician

Agency Address

736 F Street, California

Agency Phone

7078222424

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.cityofarcata.org/206/Police

Agency Case #

21-194

Agency Report Date

1985-11-04

Primary Agency

Arcata Police Department

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

11/24/2025

Area Last Seen:

Charles Allen
Missing

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (7)

Victim Details

Forum Posts (2)

Other Missing Cases from Arcata, California