James Eugene Sharpe, a 76-year-old man, went missing from Happy Camp, California, on October 10, 2021. He was last seen by his grandchildren shortly after midnight, walking westbound on China Grade Road, seemingly headed towards town. Sharpe had a flashlight with him when he left his trailer. He has not been seen or heard from since.
At the time of his disappearance, Sharpe was described as a White male, standing at 6'2" and weighing approximately 200 pounds.
He has gray hair, green eyes, and wore eyeglasses. He also had a beard. The clothing he was last seen wearing consisted of a brown flannel shirt, a white shirt, blue jeans, and a gray hat.
The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office is investigating his disappearance, which is classified as an endangered missing person case. While some sources list his last contact as October 9, 2021, the more detailed accounts from multiple sources specify he was seen in the early morning hours of October 10th. There is little information available regarding the specifics of the investigation.
It has been noted that there are conflicting reports regarding Sharpe's ethnic background, with some sources listing him as White and others suggesting he may have Indigenous ancestry. There is also some discrepancy in how his name is listed, with some records referring to him as "Eugene James Sharpe". His family is offering a $15,000 reward for information that leads to his whereabouts. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office.Last Seen: Oct 10, 2021
