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Arlene Abbas Missing Person Case

Last seen in New York, New York on Jan 6, 1989

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Victim Details

May 6, 2009

Oct 25, 2022

Arlene

Abbas

73

36

65 inches

67 inches

150 lbs

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jan 6, 1989

New York

New York

Kings County

2412

New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad

New York

New York

New York County

10039

2770 Frederick Douglass Boulevard, New York

2126947781

Local

Law Enforcement

New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad

7589

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1999) and 7 other sources
Arlene Day Abbas, a 36-year-old woman, disappeared on January 6, 1989, after leaving a halfway house in Brooklyn, New York. Arlene had been battling schizophrenia and was recently released from a New York City hospital to the halfway house. Originally from Indiana, she moved to New Orleans as an adult, where she converted to Islam and had three children with her husband. The couple divorced in the mid-1980s, and Arlene relocated to New York, leaving her children in the care of her ex-husband.

Arlene was last seen wearing traditional Muslim clothing and may have been struggling with her mental health at the time. Her family has speculated that she may be institutionalized somewhere or unable to contact her loved ones. Despite extensive efforts by authorities, her whereabouts remain unknown, and her case remains unsolved to this day.

Investigators have considered the possibility that she may be in a vulnerable state, unable to reach out for help. The New York Police Department continues to encourage anyone with information to come forward to assist in finding Arlene.
Last Seen: Jan 6, 1989

Links to Additional Sources (7)

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  • Arlene Day Abbas - The Charley Project
  • Arlene Abbas | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • 2818DFNY - Arlene Abbas - Doe Network
  • New York Lostnmissing - January 06, 1989 - Facebook
  • Arlene Day Abbas : r/NotForgotten - Reddit
  • International Missing Persons Wiki:1989 - Fandom
  • Cold Cases by MPCN | Arlene Day Abbas - Facebook

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    80%Moderate
    Jane Doe — Hackensack, New Jersey
    UP1617 • Found Jul 19, 1992
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP79016
    Jane Doe — New York, New York
    UP79016 • Found Mar 20, 2021
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 32 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%169 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5768
    Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP5768 • Found Mar 13, 2002
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%138 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP7297
    Jane Doe — Queens, New York
    UP7297 • Found Apr 10, 1995
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'10" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 67%212 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7726
    Jane Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP7726 • Found Apr 23, 1994
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    79%Possible
    Jane Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP8339
    Jane Doe — Queens, New York
    UP8339 • Found Jul 21, 1992
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5543
    Jane Doe — New York, New York
    UP5543 • Found Jun 17, 2007
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 73%208 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP8027
    Jane Doe — Queens, New York
    UP8027 • Found Jan 22, 1993
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'1" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 81%119 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 100%Blond vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP8507
    Jane Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP8507 • Found Aug 23, 1990
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 36 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 83%120 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP6953
    Jane Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP6953 • Found Jul 7, 1989
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 36
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%12 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 68%5'2" vs 5'5"–5'7"
    Weight 76%115 lb vs 150–170 lb
    Hair 10%Black vs Blond
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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