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Joshua L. Martin, a 17-year-old Native American male, went missing on September 15, 2021, from Norman, Oklahoma. At the time of his disappearance, Joshua was living in a juvenile treatment group home. He is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, weighing around 170 pounds, with blond or strawberry-colored hair and blue eyes. The details of the clothing he was wearing when last seen are unknown.

Authorities believe that Joshua walked away from the group home and has not been seen since. The ...Read More
Last Seen: Sep 15, 2021

Victim Details

Oct 13, 2021

Jul 08, 2023

JOSHUA

MARTIN

20

17

68 inches

170 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Male

In the community of Norman, Oklahoma, a sense of concern arose for the well-being of 17-year-old Joshua L. Martin after he was last in contact on September 15, 2021. Joshua, a Native American male with blond or strawberry hair and blue eyes, stood at five feet eight inches tall and weighed around 170 pounds. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance began when he walked away from a juvenile treatment group home where he was residing. The specifics of what he was wearing at the time he left are unknown, adding a layer of difficulty to the search. The Norman Police Department took charge of the investigation into his disappearance. Details regarding the events leading up to Joshua leaving the group home have not been widely publicized. The lack of information about his intended destination or any potential individuals he may have planned to meet has left his family and investigators with a difficult and worrying puzzle. Without knowing what he was wearing or any of his personal belongings he may have taken with him, the ability to track his movements or identify him through public sightings is significantly hampered. The investigation into Joshua Martin's disappearance remains active, with law enforcement seeking any information that could lead to his whereabouts. The case is a painful reminder of the vulnerability of youth and the complexities that can surround a young person's life. The core of the case is the sudden and unexplained departure of a teenager from a place of supervision, leaving a void of information and a community hoping for a safe return. The Norman Police Department continues to be the point of contact for any tips or information related to Joshua's case.

Sep 15, 2021

Norman

Oklahoma

Cleveland County

73069

No

108108

Norman Police Department

Norman

Oklahoma

Cleveland County

73069

201-B West Gray Street, Oklahoma

4053211444

Local

Law Enforcement

2021-54458

2021-09-15

Norman Police Department

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

06/10/2026


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