Charles Eugene Bush Jr., 46, was last seen on December 1, 1997, in Bagley, Minnesota. Originally from Bagley, he had been staying with a woman in Grand Forks, North Dakota, prior to his disappearance; that woman said she last saw him before the significant Red River flood in April 1997. When he was reported missing later in 1997 it was unclear whether he had disappeared from Grand Forks or from Bagley.

Bush is described as a Native American man about 5 feet 3 inches to 5 feet 4 inches tall, approximately 180 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He reportedly had tattoos on his left shoulder and forearm and a scar on his left hand. The Clearwater County Sheriff’s Office continues to investigate, and DNA has been made available to help generate new leads.

Few details about his movements after April 1997 have been confirmed and his whereabouts remain unknown. If anyone knew Charles, saw him around late 1997, or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.