James Lewis Perryman, 28, was last seen in May 2002 at Buffalo Bill’s Casino in Primm, Nevada. He reportedly mentioned plans to visit an indoor gun range before he vanished. Perryman is described as a white male, light complexion, brown hair and eyes, 5 feet 11 inches, 140–160 pounds, with an X tattoo on each shoulder blade, a Leo symbol on his right calf and three scars on the inside of his forearms.

Three days after he was last seen, his rental car was found abandoned on Interstate 15 at the Halloran Summit exit, about 75 miles from Las Vegas and 25 miles from Primm. Inside were an empty gun case, a gun lock, a half-empty box of ammunition and a black bag containing his birth certificate, firefighter certificate and payroll stubs. His .45-caliber Sig Sauer pistol was missing. Some clothing and a backpack were later recovered from his hotel room; he may have had a black attache case and his wallet when he disappeared.

Authorities in Las Vegas and San Bernardino County have indicated they suspect foul play and Perryman’s case was moved from a missing persons unit to homicide. There have been no significant developments and he has not been seen or heard from since May 2002. If anyone knew James, saw him in Primm or along I-15 in May 2002, or has information about the missing firearm, can you share what you know?