Name: Curtis Crosby
Age: 59 years old
Last Seen: October 1, 2014
Location: Salt Lake City, Utah
Status: Still missing
Case Information
59 year old Curtis Crosby was last seen in Salt Lake City, Utah on October 1, 2014. He was last known to be camping out in an unoccupied building in Millcreek.
Background
Curtis Crosby was born on December 20, 1954. He relocated to Salt Lake City in 2005 after being evacuated from New Orleans following Hurricane Katrina.
He was well known in the community for his advocacy for Katrina victims and feeding the homeless, and has been featured in numerous news stories, parades, and other events in the Salt Lake City area.
Loved ones say his disappearance is very unlike him, as he always stuck to a normal routine and stayed in close contact with family.
Disappearance
On or around October 1, 2014, police found Curtis Crosby camping in an unoccupied building in Millcreek, located at 3949 S 700 E. Curtis hasn’t been seen or heard from since.
The manager of the building called police the following day to report Crosby was gone, but had left all his belongings behind.
He was living in an apartment at 188 East Helm Avenue in Salt Lake City at the time, which is five blocks away from the Millcreek building.
When authorities went to his apartment to return his belongings they found an eviction notice, and they were uncertain if the property was occupied at the time.
Curtis may seem disoriented, though he had not been diagnosed with any medical or mental conditions that would cause him to change his normal routine.
Neighbors have told the Crosby family that prior to his disappearance, they would sometimes have to walk him back to his home because he couldn’t seem to remember where it was. Relatives are concerned a medical incident may have impacted his mind, or that he could be experiencing early stages of dementia. – Deseret News
Investigation
Curtis does not have any personal identification with him and may be living among the homeless. He may take public transportation and sometimes has his bicycle with him.
South Salt Lake police aren’t sure if Crosby went off the radar or was the victim of foul play.
Appearance
Black male with partially balding gray hair and brown eyes. Curtis stands 5’9 tall and weighs 200 pounds. He has Vitiligo on his hips and hands, and a slight gap between his front teeth. He may have a beard and mustache.
Clothing & Accessories:
Curtis was last seen wearing a black hooded sweatshirt, tan pants, and no shoes or socks.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Curtis Crosby please contact the South Salt Lake City Police Department at (801) 412-3600.
Resources & Further Information
Curtis Crosby – NamUs
Curtis Crosby – The Charley Project
Where is Curtis Crosby? – ABC4
Missing Again, But Hope Fades – ABC4
South Salt lake Police Looking For Missing Person – Good4Utah
Police, Family Ask For Help Finding Katrina Survivor Missing In Utah – Deseret News
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