Oct 06, 2022
Mar 08, 2023
Robert
Johnston
18
16
67 inches
140 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the late summer of 2022, concern grew for a 16-year-old male, Robert Marcus Johnston, who was last seen in Norman, Oklahoma. On September 1st of that year, the teenager vanished, prompting his case to be entered into national databases for missing persons. At the time of his disappearance, Robert was described as a white male with blond or strawberry blond hair. He stood at approximately five feet seven inches tall and weighed around 140 pounds. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were not publicly detailed, leaving family and community members to wonder about his safety and whereabouts. The Norman Police Department took on the investigation, working to piece together the events leading up to the day he was last seen. The days and weeks following Robert's disappearance were filled with uncertainty. Law enforcement agencies followed procedures for missing persons, which included gathering information from those who last had contact with him and searching areas he was known to frequent. The case was logged with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), a national resource center for missing, unidentified, and unclaimed person cases. This step ensures that information about a missing individual is accessible to law enforcement agencies and medical examiners across the country. Despite these efforts, information available to the public remained limited, which is common in active investigations to protect the integrity of the case and the privacy of the individuals involved. The lack of widespread media coverage meant that many in the community were unaware of the ongoing search for the local teenager. Ultimately, the search for Robert Marcus Johnston concluded with the positive outcome that he was found alive. The official status of his case was updated to reflect that he was no longer considered missing. In line with privacy considerations for individuals who have been located, the specific details regarding the date, location, and circumstances of his recovery have not been publicly disclosed. While his case is now closed, it serves as a reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year and the importance of community awareness and law enforcement dedication in these critical situations. The resolution of Robert's case brought an end to a period of distress and uncertainty for his loved ones.
Sep 01, 2022
Norman
Oklahoma
Cleveland County
73069
No
119727
Norman Police Department
Norman
Oklahoma
Cleveland County
73069
Christi Copeland
Detective
201-B West Gray Street, Oklahoma
4053211444
Local
Law Enforcement
2022-54076
2022-09-01
Norman Police Department
Blond/Strawberry
Unknown
Unknown
Yes
06/15/2026