Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP91118)
In the early summer of 2010, in Concord, North Carolina, a 53-year-old man named Dale Allen Sprague vanished. On June 3rd, following an argument at his home, Dale left with a few personal belongings, including some clothing, bundled into a simple grocery bag. Surveillance footage captured what would be the last confirmed sighting of him: a man walking alone along a roadway, heading in the direction of the highway.
Since that day, there has been no communication from him, and his whereabouts remain a mystery. At the time of his disappearance, Dale was described as a white male, standing at 5 feet 10 inches tall, and weighing between 160 and 180 pounds. He had brown hair and blue eyes.
The investigation into Dale's disappearance was handled by the Concord Police Department, who were notified of him being missing the day after he was last seen. Despite their efforts, the case has yielded no significant leads over the years. The initial reports indicated that Dale did not live on and was not believed to have crossed through any tribal lands. The circumstances leading up to his departure from home, specifically the nature of the argument, have not been publicly detailed. His 1999 Ford Ranger was left behind, as he departed on foot, further deepening the questions surrounding his intentions and destination.
Over a decade has passed since Dale Allen Sprague was last seen. The case remains open, a lingering source of uncertainty for his family and the community. The lack of any substantial new information has left investigators with few avenues to explore. The image of Dale walking along the road with a grocery bag of his possessions is the last piece of a puzzle that is still missing its most crucial parts. The overview of the case is one of an abrupt departure followed by a complete and total silence, leaving those who knew him to wonder what happened after he walked out of frame on that June day.Last Seen: Jun 3, 2010
