CA CA - David Collette, 51, Stockton, 22 May 1984

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David Samuel Collette



Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: May 22, 1984
Location Last Seen: Stockton, San Joaquin County, California

Description:

• Date of Birth: December 30, 1932
• Age: 51 years old
• Race: White/Caucasian
• Gender: Male
• Height: 6'1"
• Weight: 185 lbs.
• Hair Color: Brown
• Eye Color: Brown
• Nickname/Alias: Unknown
• Distinguishing Marks/Features: Wears eyeglasses. Mustache. Scar on the bridge of the nose. Surgical scar on abdomen
• Clothing & Personal Items: Wire-framed eyeglasses. Light colored shirt. Work-type overalls.
• Identifiers: Dental x-rays, fingerprints, and DNA available.

Circumstances of Disappearance:
Collette was last seen in Stockton, California on May 22, 1984. He was leaving his residence to go to work but never arrived there and has never been heard from again. His vehicle was found abandoned on May 30th in the parking lot of Mervyn's Department Store in Lodi, California. Few details are available regarding Collette's disappearance and his whereabouts remain unknown.

Investigators:

• Stockton Police Department: (209) 937-8377
  Reference Case#: 84-269

NCIC Case Number: M648782106
NamUs Case Number: MP14210

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[HopeRains]

14 miles between last seen location and discovery of vehicle. Noting the timeframe spread (8 days) included Memorial Day weekend (May 28), often a Monday holiday weekend for many.