Columbus investigators are still searching for clues and families are still concerned for their loved ones who have gone missing in the Fountain City. The police department rebroadcasted 8 missing posters, one of which dates back 35 years.
FOREST PRESTON
Forest Preston usually goes by the name Clay. He was last seen in the 8000 block of Warm Springs Road in Columbus, Georgia on January 7th, 2021. If you have any information as to the whereabouts of Clay Preston please contact the Columbus Police Department 911 Center or the Youth Services Unit at 706-653-3449
REGINALD MIMS
The Columbus Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Reginald Dekeith Mims, AKA: Raykeith. He was last seen in the area of Hamilton Road and 31s Street on/about Sunday, 9/23/18. If you have any information as to the whereabouts of Reginald Dekeith Mims, please contact 911 or the Columbus Police Department Youth and Adult Services Unit at 706-653-3449.
EBONY GIDDENS
The Columbus Police Department and the family of Ebony Giddens are asking the public for assistance locating Ebony. She was last seen on 3/12/18 on Montclair Drive, Columbus, GA. At the time Ebony went missing, she was 27 years old, Today, she would be 31 years old. If you have any information concerning this missing person, please contact 911 or the Columbus Police Department Special Victims Unit at 706-653-3449 or Sergeant L. Zieverink at 706-225-4384.
JOHN CRAFT
The Columbus Police Department is asking the public for assistance locating John Lamar Craft, who was last seen on Thursday, Jume 25, 2020 at approximately 6:10 p.m. at the Liberty Gas Station, 5022 River Road, Columbus, Ga. He was last seen wearing dark blue pants, and a dark blue work shirt with the name “Lil John” on the front. Most of his teeth are missing. He has a large tattoo on his back and a large scar on one of his shoulders. If you have any information concerning this missing person, please contact 911 or the Columbus Police Department Youth and Adult Services at 706-653-3449.
ERIN COLLIER
The family of Erin Collier is very concerned for her safety. Erin was last seen on Fridav, March 16th, 2018 in the 3200 block of 4th Ave. Erin has a black rose tattoo on her right wrist and a peach on her shoulder. If you know the whereabouts of Erin Collier please contact the Columbus Police Dept. 911 Center or the Youth and Adult Services Unit at 706-653-3449.
JOEL AKRIDGE
The Columbus Police Department is asking the public for assistance locating Joel Akridge who was last seen in the area of 5827 Valleybrook Road on 3/28/2015. Mr. Akridge is mentally impaired and was last seen wearing a black shirt with a wrestling logo. Akridge was 53 when he went missing. Today he would be 60. If you have any information concerning this Missing Person, please contact 911 or the Columbus Police Department Youth Services/Adult Services at 706-653-3449.
THOMAS NIGRO
The Columbus Police Department is asking the public for assistance in locating Thomas “TJ” Nigro. Thomas was last seen in the area of Victory Drive on January 5, 201S. Thomas was last seen wearing a blue or green sweater, gray sweatpants and sunglasses. If you have any information on Thomas’ whereabouts please contact 911 or the Columbus Police Department Special Victims Unit at (706) 653-3449.
DALE SMITH
The Columbus Police Department and the family of Dale Pearl Smith are asking the public for assistance in locating Dale. She was last seen on Mother’s Day, May 11, 1987, on Westmoreland Road, Columbus, GA. Her clothing description is unknown. When Dale went missing, she was 54 years old. Today, she would be 89 years old. If you have any information concerning this missing person, please contact 911, the Columbus Police Department Youth and Adult Services Unit (706-653-3449) or Sergeant L. Zieverink at 706-225-4384/706-326-6662.
RAYMOND AKINS
The Columbus Police Department is asking the public for assistance in locating Raymond *Paul” Akins. He was last seen when he was taken to Marion County, GA on 1/1/13. It was reported that on 1/7/13, he was dropped off at the entrance to Elon sub-division near Shanta Court, which is located near Miller Road and Milgen Road. He has multiple tattoos. Paul was 33 when he went missing. Today he would be 41. If you have any information on Paul’s whereabouts, or if you saw him being dropped off, please contact 911, the Columbus Police Department Youth Services Unit at 706-653-3449 or Sergeant L. Zieverink at 706-225-4384.
WANDA PERKINS
The Columbus Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in locating Wanda Jean Perkins. She was last seen in the area of 5th Avenue and 34th Street on Saturday, 5/25/02. At the time of her disappearance, Wanda was wearing a blue jean dress. If you have any information as to the whereabouts of Wanda Jean Perkins, please contact 911 or the Columbus Police Department Special Victims Unit at 706-653-3449.
