James Richard Johnson, known as Jimmy, was 29 when he was last heard from on December 25, 1986. The final contact was a phone call to his mother in which he said he was in Los Angeles, California. His mother had not seen him since he left his Scottsdale, Arizona residence on February 1, 1986.

At the time of his disappearance Johnson was described as between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet 0 inches tall, 140 to 160 pounds, with blond hair and hazel eyes. He had mental disabilities and is classified as an endangered missing person. The Scottsdale Police Department is the investigating agency, and the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear with few details available.

If anyone knew James, saw him after December 25, 1986, or has information about his movements between Scottsdale and Los Angeles, please contact the Scottsdale Police Department.