Account
Jul 22, 2011
May 26, 2023
Eugene
Wekesa
36
22
68 inches
72 inches
155 lbs
Black / African American
Male
On the evening of November 24, 2010, the night before Thanksgiving, 22-year-old Male Eugene Wekesa walked out of the Bellevue, Washington apartment he shared with his mother and brother. He mentioned he was going for a short walk to the nearby Crossroads Shopping Center, just a few hundred yards away, and that he would be home later. He was last seen at his home around 9:00 p.m., dressed in a black beanie cap, a grey t-shirt, black jeans, and brown boots. This was the last time his family ever heard from or saw him. Eugene, a student at Bellevue College, seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving behind a family desperate for answers. The date he went missing is known, but the details surrounding his disappearance remain vague. The investigation into Eugene’s disappearance began after he failed to return home. Authorities checked surveillance footage from the Crossroads Shopping Center for any sign of him that evening, but the cameras never captured his image. It appears he never made it to his intended destination. Compounding the mystery was the discovery that Eugene had left all of his personal belongings behind in his apartment, including his wallet, keys, and cell phone. This detail was particularly concerning, as it suggested he did not plan to be gone for long. Investigators have stated that there are no suspicious circumstances to indicate foul play, yet the nature of his disappearance is considered highly uncharacteristic of his personality and habits. Originally from Kenya, Eugene had moved to the United States about five years before he went missing. By all accounts, he was a dedicated and hardworking young man. He was enrolled as a student at Bellevue Community College and also worked nights and weekends at a local assisted living facility. His family described him as a diligent student who spent much of his time studying, often visiting the local library and bookstore. He was not known to socialize much, making his sudden and unexplained absence even more baffling to those who knew him. The case of Eugene Wekesa is an unsettling one, marked by a complete lack of evidence or leads. Despite the passage of time, his bank accounts and social media have remained untouched, and there have been no credible sightings of him. His disappearance remains an unsolved and painful mystery for his family, who continue to hope for any information that might bring them closure.
Nov 24, 2010
Bellevue
Washington
King County
98007
No
10489
Bellevue Police Department
Bellevue
Washington
King County
98004
Vittorio Mangione
Detective
450 110th Avenue Northeast, Washington
4254526917
Local
Law Enforcement
10-61425
2010-11-26
Bellevue Police Department
Black
Brown
Brown
06/27/2026
