Allen Shindle Missing Person Case

Nov 03, 2021

Apr 05, 2023

Allen

Shindle

75

70

68 inches

198 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

In the summer of 2021, a 71-year-old U.S. Marine Corps veteran named Allen Ray Shindle had recently moved to Bullhead City, Arizona, to start a new chapter. Worries began to mount when he could not be reached after a telephone call on July 23, 2021. Mr. Shindle, a white male with blue eyes and distinctive tattoos honoring his military service, was not seen again, and he never returned to his new home. The initial concern for his welfare grew as time passed, officially marking the start of a distressing missing person investigation for the man who was described as being 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing around 198 pounds. The investigation into Allen Shindle's disappearance took a puzzling turn when it was discovered that he had left his cell phone behind at his residence, an unusual action for most people and a source of great concern for his family and investigators. A significant development occurred on October 6, 2021, nearly two and a half months after he was last heard from. Mr. Shindle's Harley Davidson motorcycle was found abandoned in a sandy area just outside of Laughlin, Nevada. The condition of the motorcycle only deepened the mystery; it was completely undamaged, and the keys were still with the bike. This discovery prompted an immediate and thorough search of the surrounding vicinity. Extensive air and ground search and rescue teams were deployed, scouring the landscape for any sign of the missing veteran, but their efforts were unsuccessful, and no trace of him was located. As the search for Allen Shindle continued, authorities expressed concern that he might have been in need of medical attention at the time of his disappearance. His case drew attention from those who hoped for his safe return, with many sharing information about his distinctive tattoos, which included "USMC" with a blue anchor on his left arm and a bald eagle with the word "America" on his arm. Regrettably, the search for Allen Shindle has concluded, and his case is now closed as he was located deceased. The specific details, including the date and the circumstances under which he was found, have not been widely publicized. The case began with a sudden disappearance that led to a perplexing discovery and a large-scale search, ultimately ending with the sad confirmation that a beloved veteran's life had come to a close.

Jul 23, 2021

Bullhead City

Arizona

Mohave County

Bullhead City

No

108661

Bullhead City Police Department

Bullhead City

Arizona

Mohave County

86442

Robin Holstrom

Detective

1255 Marina Boulevard, Arizona

9287639200

Local

Law Enforcement

21-21956

Bullhead City Police Department

5340

White

Blue

Blue

07/23/2026