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Jul 27, 2022
Jan 06, 2023
Allen
Purnell
18
16
68 inches
120 lbs
Uncertain
Male
In the quiet community of Tallmadge, Ohio, a family's life was irrevocably changed in the summer of 2022. Sixteen-year-old Allen Purnell was last seen on June 29th in the vicinity of West Avenue. His disappearance was preceded by a significant life decision with which he reportedly disagreed. Allen’s mother was planning a move back to New Jersey, a transition the teenager was unwilling to make. This disagreement appears to have been a pivotal factor leading to the events of that day. The circumstances surrounding his departure suggest a planned exit rather than a spontaneous decision, as he took the time to pack a considerable amount of his personal belongings. On the day he went missing, Allen gathered and packed what was described as a majority of his possessions into three large bags. These bags contained not just clothing, but also essential items for starting a new life elsewhere, including his work clothes, sheets, a comforter, and even his towel. The weight and bulk of these bags have led to the belief that he did not leave on foot. It is considered likely that someone picked him up in a vehicle, as carrying everything he had packed would have been difficult for any significant distance. At the time he was last seen, it is believed he was wearing casual clothing, likely consisting of sweatpants, a t-shirt, and sneakers. The investigation into Allen Purnell's disappearance was launched by the Tallmadge Police Department. Despite the passage of time, information regarding the case remains limited in the public sphere. He is described as a male with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time he went missing, he stood at 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighed approximately 120 pounds. The case is an ongoing source of concern and heartache for his family and community, who await answers about his whereabouts and well-being. The overview of the case is one of a teenager who, facing a significant and unwanted change in his life, made the decision to leave his home with many of his belongings, suggesting an intent to start over elsewhere. The lack of public updates in the years since has left a void of information, making the circumstances of what happened after he left West Avenue a painful mystery.
Jun 29, 2022
Tallmadge
Ohio
Summit County
Unknown
117316
Tallmadge Police Department
Tallmadge
Ohio
Summit County
44278
53 Northeast Avenue, Ohio
3306332181
Local
Law Enforcement
22-04991
Tallmadge Police Department
Brown
Brown
Brown
05/28/2026
