Robert Raymond Parks

Left and Center: Robert circa, 1974

Right: Age Progressed to age 51


Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

Missing Since: April 11, 1974

Missing From: Mesa, Maricopa County, Arizona

Classification: Endangered Missing

Date Of Birth: February 20, 1961

Age: 13 years old

Height and Weight: 5’6″ and 120 pounds

Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian Male, Brown hair, Blue eyes, Robert might use the nickname “Robbie”

Clothing/Jewelry Description: Bell bottom jeans with blue and purple cuffs

NCMEC Number: 1154357


Details of Disappearance

Robert was last seen in Mesa, Arizona on April 11th 1974. He was last seen leaving his residence. He never returned home and was never seen or heard from again afterwards.

Investigators don’t believe that Robert ran away since he left behind his personal belongings which included his wallet. He was a 7th grade student at Powell Junior High School in 1974. Very limited information is available about his disappearance but foul play is suspected and investigators believe it’s possible he was abducted. His case remains unsolved.


Investigating Agency

If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Mesa Police Department 480-644-2211


Source Information

The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children

The Charley Project

The Doe Network

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