Charles Allen Arrington, 44, was last seen in Parma, Ohio; his disappearance is registered as January 1, 1983, though exact circumstances and date are unclear. He was described as a Black male, between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet 3 inches tall, weighing 170 to 190 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. His last known residence before he vanished was Manhattan, New York, and he was known by the nicknames Boone and Love.

The case was not reported to the Parma Police Department until May 30, 2012, and it is logged under case number PR1214077. Little public information exists about what he was wearing, any distinguishing marks, or the events that led to his disappearance, leaving many unanswered questions for investigators and those who knew him. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Parma Police Department.