Name: Cornelius Elijah Allen
Age: 31 years old
Last Seen: February 25, 2026
Location: Collins, Mississippi
Status: Found deceased on March 18, 2026
Case Information
31 year old Cornelius Allen was last seen in Collins, Mississippi on February 25, 2026. He was last seen in the 200 block of Monroe Road, driving in an unknown direction.
Disappearance
At 2:39 am on February 25, 2026, Cornelius Allen was last seen driving in the 200 block of Monroe Road in Collins, Mississippi. His direction of travel is unknown.
He was driving a 2017 black Volkswagen Tiguan with Mississippi tag 910CVB.
Family members say Cornelius suffers from a medical condition which may impair his judgment. A Silver Alert was issued for Allen on February 26, 2026.
Prior to his disappearance, Allen told family members he was going to work at a solar farm in Louisiana, however investigators have been unable to locate anyone that has hired him.
Investigation
In the early morning hours of February 26, 2026, Allen’s vehicle was found abandoned near D.A. Biglane Road and Canal Street in Natchez.
Officers were dispatched to the area following a call made at 1:57 am referencing an abandoned vehicle sitting at the traffic light.
On February 27, 2026, Allen’s car keys were found on the bank of the Mississippi River at the Natchez Port where the old Isle of Capri casino and boat ramp is located. Aside from the keys, investigators haven’t found any confirmed evidence that he entered the river.
Searches of the area have been conducted with the help of multiple agencies, however no further clues as to his whereabouts have been found.
Authorities are asking anyone in the area to review any footage captured between February 25, 2026, from 4:51 am to 1:46 pm from cameras located near D.A. Biglane Road, Canal Street, and the Natchez Port area. Any footage can help establish a more accurate timeline.
Body Found in Mississippi River
On March 18, 2026, Cornelius Allen’s body was found in the Mississippi River, near the Sidney A. Murray Jr. Hydroelectric Station. No further details have been released at this time.
The investigation into his case remains ongoing.
Appearance
Cornelius has black hair, brown eyes, stands 5’9 tall, and weighs 170 pounds. He has a tattoo on his right hand in the shape of an interstate sign with a gear shift in the middle.
Clothing & Accessories:
Cornelius was last seen wearing a blue short sleeve shirt, a black hoodie, and blue jeans.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the case of Cornelius Allen please contact the Covington County Sheriff’s Office tip line at (601) 641-4618, or the Adams County Sheriff’s Office at (601) 442-2752.
Anonymous tips can be made to the Southwest Regional Crime Stoppers at (888) 442-5001.
Resources & Further Information
Search Continues Along Mississippi River For Missing Adams County Man – WAPT
Deputies Search For Missing Man Near Mississippi River – WJTV
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