Curtis Cokes was a 63-year-old African‑American man from Dallas, Texas, who was reported missing on **May 29, 2021**. According to official records from the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System that date marks his last known contact or sighting in Dallas County. Law enforcement classified the case under MP97904.
At the time of his disappearance, Cokes was described as approximately 5′10″ to 5′11″ tall, weighing between 160 and 170 lbs, with black hair and
brown eyes. Authorities listed his race as Black or African American, and in their records estimated his current age at 67.
NamUs records note that Cokes had been diagnosed with a cognitive impairment prior to his disappearance, which raised serious concern that he might have become disoriented or needed assistance – prompting the urgent missing‑person report filed by family and authorities.
Following his disappearance, local law enforcement and search coordinators undertook searches in the Dallas area. SpotCrime listings referencing this case repeatedly reiterate his status: last seen May 29, 2021, from Dallas, age 63, race Black, case number MP97904.
Critically, official documentation on NamUs later notes the case as **resolved**: Curtis Cokes was found safe **shortly** after his disappearance and before long-term status updates were finalized. Although exact details of where or how he was located have not been disclosed in public records, the resolution implies he was located alive and returned to his family or care.
The NamUs entry also specifies that the case file was generated on **December 5, 2022**, and last updated **July 14, 2025**, indicating administrative follow-up and confirmation of the resolution as of mid‑2025.
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In summary: Curtis Cokes, age 63, a Black man with known cognitive impairment, was last seen in Dallas on **May 29, 2021**, prompting concern and a missing-person case. He was described as approximately 5′10″–5′11″, 160–170 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. Authorities and his family responded swiftly. Eventually, Cokes was confirmed safe and the case officially closed, although public-facing sources do not disclose specifics of his recovery. The formal record reflects creation in late 2022 and final update by July 14, 2025.Last Seen: May 29, 2021
