David William Barth Missing from Emigrant Gap, California age 70

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David William Barth, a 70-year-old man, went missing from Emigrant Gap, California, on July 30, 2004. His wife last saw him sitting on their porch, and just ten minutes later, he was gone. A neighbor subsequently reported seeing Barth walking eastbound on the railroad tracks near his home. It is believed he may have set out for a walk or hike. At the time of his disappearance, he was carrying a rust-colored book bag-style backpack.

Barth is a white male, described as being 5'11" and wei ...Read More
Last Seen: Jul 30, 2004

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Victim Details

Created

Jan 24, 2026

Case Added

Jan 24, 2026

Firstname

David

Lastname

William Barth

Current Age

70

Age At Disappearance

70

Height

5'11 inches

Weight

185 lbs

Ethnicity

White

Gender

Male

Notes

Barth was last seen in Emigrant Gap, California on July 30, 2004. His wife saw him sitting on their porch. When she checked on him ten minutes later, he was gone. A neighbor reported seeing him walking eastbound on the railroad tracks at Blue Canyon Road near his home, carrying a rust-colored backpack; he may have planned to go on a hike. Barth has never been heard from again. Few details are available in his case.

Last Seen

Jul 30, 2004

City

Emigrant Gap

State

California

Zip Code

Emigrant Gap

Vehicles

5

Agency Name

Placer County Sheriff's Office

Agency Phone

530-889-7800

Last Updated

01/25/2026

David William Barth
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