CA CA- Steven Albert Kojola, 70, Mountain View, 27 Jul 2018

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Steven Albert Kojola – The Charley Project

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Kojola, circa 2018

• Missing Since 07/27/2018
• Missing From Mountain View, California
• Classification Endangered Missing
• Sex Male
• Race White
• Date of Birth 10/18/1947 (75)
• Age 70 years old
• Height and Weight 6'0, 171 pounds
• Distinguishing Characteristics Caucasian male. Brown hair, brown eyes.

Details of Disappearance​

Kojola was last seen in Mountain View, California on July 27, 2018. He has never been heard from again. After his disappearance, his vehicle was located in a remote area of southern Trinity County, California.

Kojola is an avid outdoorsman and authorities theorize he was camping in Trinity County when he disappeared. An extensive search turned up no indication of his whereabouts and his case remains unsolved. Trinity County police are investigating.

Investigating Agency​

• Trinity County Sheriff's Department 530-623-2611

Source Information​

• California Attorney General's Office
• The Trinity Journal

Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004. Last updated August 21, 2019; casefile added.

 

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Missing Person / NamUs #MP52057

View NamUs missing person case MP52057 for Steven Kojola missing from Mountain View, California. Date of last contact: Jul 27, 2018. NCMEC case number: --.

namus.nij.ojp.gov

Circumstances of Disappearance
Steven Kojola was reported as missing by a neighbor. The neighbor last saw Kojola around 7/27/18 and believed he was likely heading to the Mount Shasta area based on items he saw packed in his vehicle. Kojola regularly travels to that area to go camping, and he usually stays for approximately one week. However, he has not been seen/heard from since.



Dec 26, 2018

Trinity's missing

Information on the following missing persons was compiled from past Trinity Journal articles, interviews with some of the family members and information on the website of the state Department of

www.trinityjournal.com

<<Last seen on July 27, 2018, Kojola was reported missing from the Mountain View area. His vehicle was located in a remote area of Southern Trinity. It was believed that Kojola, an avid outdoorsman, had gone camping in the area, yet failed to return.
Status: Numerous search and rescue missions have been launched in the area. They have resulted in the discovery of an old camp of Kojola’s, as well as several of his items. He, however, has not been located. This matter is not believed to be suspicious.>>

 

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May 19, 2025 article

Unsolved Mystery: Senior citizen goes missing on camping trip to Trinity County

Steven Kojola's car was found in Southern Trinity County,

www.actionnewsnow.com

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Kojola's car was discovered in a remote area of Southern Trinity County. Authorities believe he was camping in the area when he disappeared.

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