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Charles L. Hollies, a 59‑year‑old African‑American male, was reported missing from Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. His disappearance occurred on **February 28, 2017**. At the time, he was staying at the LaQuinta Suites motel located in the 10000 block of Reiger Road in Baton Rouge.

Details of the disappearance are sparse. According to available records, Hollies left a note at the motel stating he was going out to buy cigarettes—but he never returne ...Read More
Last Seen: Feb 28, 2017

Victim Details

Jan 17, 2020

Jan 23, 2020

Charles

Hollies

66

59

72 inches

160 lbs

Black / African American

Male

In the winter of 2017, concern grew for the well-being of 59-year-old Charles L. Hollies. He was last seen in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, where he had been staying at a LaQuinta Suites. The circumstances of his disappearance were unsettling; he left behind a note indicating he was simply stepping out to buy cigarettes. When he failed to come back, those who knew him grew worried, and he was reported missing. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Black male, standing six feet tall and weighing around 160 pounds. He had black hair with some gray, and brown eyes. Distinctive features included scars on his left arm and upper right arm, as well as tattoos on the fingers of both hands and on his right arm. The days and weeks following his disappearance were filled with uncertainty for his loved ones. The Baton Rouge Police Department was the investigating agency, and they took on the task of piecing together any information that could lead to his whereabouts. A public appeal for information was made, circulating his physical description and the details of his last known location. The fact that he vanished after leaving a seemingly innocuous note created a puzzling scenario for investigators and his family alike. The routine act of going to buy cigarettes turned into a prolonged and anxious wait for answers. Ultimately, the search for Charles Hollies came to a positive conclusion. He was located and is alive. While the specifics regarding the date, location, and circumstances of his being found are not publicly detailed, the resolution brought an end to the period of uncertainty. The case, which began with a simple note and an unreturned trip to the store, serves as a reminder of how quickly a person's life can change course, but also offers a message of hope in that a missing person can be found safely. The investigation, from the initial report to its eventual resolution, highlights the collaborative efforts of law enforcement and the community in cases of missing individuals.

Feb 28, 2017

Baton Rouge

Louisiana

East Baton Rouge Parish

Baton Rouge

No

70909

Baton Rouge Police Department

Baton Rouge

Louisiana

East Baton Rouge Parish

70815

Chad Montgomery

Detective

9000 Airline Highway, Louisiana

2252397832

County

Law Enforcement

22461-17

2017-03-03

Baton Rouge Police Department

na

Black

Brown

Brown

No

05/23/2026


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