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Apr 26, 2018
Jan 17, 2024
Albert
Haft
62
52
73 inches
150 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the winter of 2014, 52-year-old Albert Charles Haft IV disappeared from Columbus, Ohio, leaving behind a life marked by both artistic talent and personal struggles. He was last seen on December 12, 2014, wearing a black leather coat and dress pants. Haft, who had a history of mental illness and alcohol abuse, may have been in need of medication at the time of his disappearance. His sister described him as a gifted artist and musician, a man whose creativity was a significant part of his identity. The circumstances leading up to his disappearance paint a picture of a man in a fragile state, navigating a series of challenging events in the days before he was last seen. Just days before he vanished, Albert Haft was asked to leave the transitional living home on Seymour Avenue where he had been staying after being discharged from a psychiatric hospital. The reason for his dismissal was a violation of the home's rules against drinking alcohol. Following this, he was taken to an outpatient clinic, but he did not stay and had no money or extra clothing with him. The day after, he ordered a meal and wine at a hotel restaurant and left without paying. The day before his disappearance, a former caseworker found him wandering downtown with minor head injuries. Concerned for his well-being, his sister and the caseworker arranged for him to spend the night in a motel on the north side of the city. From that motel room, Albert Haft walked away and has not been heard from since. The lack of contact and the vulnerable state he was in at the time of his disappearance have led his sister to believe he may be deceased. However, there is also the possibility that he could be living among the homeless community. The Columbus Police Department continues to investigate his case, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact them. The case of Albert Haft is a poignant reminder of the challenges faced by individuals struggling with mental health and addiction, and the profound impact these struggles can have on their lives and the lives of those who care for them. His disappearance remains an unsolved case, a story without a final chapter, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions.
Dec 12, 2014
Columbus
Ohio
Franklin County
43215
32304
Columbus Division of Police
Columbus
Ohio
Franklin County
43215
B.Robin Tucker
Police Detective
120 Marconi Boulevard, Ohio
6146454545
Local
Law Enforcement
2511885
2014-12-17
Columbus Division of Police
10294
Black
Green
Green
05/30/2026
