Jeffrey Leland Lowery was 23 when he vanished from San Luis Obispo, California. He was last seen on November 12, 1981, after his mother took him to a mental health facility for treatment; upon arrival he abruptly fled the car and was never seen again. At the time he was wearing a light jacket, a dark-colored t-shirt, blue jeans, and had no shoes or socks.

Jeffrey had been suffering from severe depression prior to his disappearance. He was not reported missing until nearly two years later, in September 1983, and that long delay has complicated efforts to establish a clear timeline of his movements after he ran from the facility. Few additional details have emerged about what happened to him after he fled.

If anyone knew Jeffrey, saw him around San Luis Obispo in November 1981, or has information that could help resolve his disappearance, please contact the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Department.