James C. Garris was an 80-year-old white man who walked away from the Sarah Pierce Assisted Living Community in Litchfield, Connecticut, in early July 1999. He had been living there less than a week when he vanished.

At the time he was 5 feet 9 inches and about 165 pounds, with green or hazel eyes, uncertain hair description (listed as unknown or bald), and distinctive large bumps on his head. He had dementia and an infection on his right shin, and was wearing tan pants, a short-sleeved white polo shirt, and brown shoes. State police and the Connecticut Department of Environmental Protection conducted a large search from July 5 through August 2, 1999, but the court record states he had not been seen or heard from afterward. A trustee was appointed for his estate in April 2000.

If anyone knew James, saw him in Litchfield in early July 1999, or has information that might help, please share what is known.