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Rakim Lamar Scales, a 32-year-old man from Columbus, Ohio, went missing on October 5, 2022. Standing at 5'7" and weighing approximately 160 pounds, Scales is described as having black hair and brown eyes. On the day of his disappearance, he was last seen in Columbus, but no further details about his movements or the circumstances surrounding his disappearance have been made public.

His family and local authorities are still seeking answers, and the Columbus Police Department remains the ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 05, 2022

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Victim Details

Feb 22, 2023

Mar 21, 2024

Rakim

Scales

34

32

67 inches

160 lbs

Black / African American

Male

The disappearance of Rakim Scales has left his family and the Columbus, Ohio community searching for answers. At 32 years old, Rakim was last seen in Columbus, a place he called home. The specific details of his last known whereabouts remain limited, creating a painful void for those who care for him. At the time he went missing, he was wearing a blue jean jacket, an Ohio State University sweatshirt, blue jeans, and a distinctive pair of mismatched purple and yellow Vans shoes. This unique detail, along with his physical description, has been a key part of public appeals for information, as his loved ones hope it may jog someone's memory. Rakim is a Black male, standing 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing around 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He is also identifiable by several tattoos, including some on his face, the side of his neck, his forearm, and a significant piece on his chest. Since he was last seen, there has been no contact from him, and the silence has been deafening for his family. The Columbus Division of Police is investigating his case, but few details about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance have been released to the public. The investigation into what happened to Rakim Scales is ongoing. His family and friends continue to hold out hope for his return, anxiously awaiting any news that could lead to his location. The case is a somber reminder of the ambiguity and pain that surrounds missing persons cases. With very little information available about his movements on the day he vanished, the overview of this case is one of a man who seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving a community to wonder and a family to wait. The Columbus Police Department continues to ask for anyone with information to come forward.

Oct 05, 2022

Columbus

Ohio

Franklin County

No

123365

Columbus Division of Police

Columbus

Ohio

Franklin County

43215

Ronald Grocki

Detective

120 Marconi Boulevard, Ohio

6146454545

Local

Law Enforcement

220735378

2022-10-06

Columbus Division of Police

2292

Black

Brown

Brown

06/01/2026


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