The person at the center of this case
Allen Briscoe, Jr.
Missing Person · Open - Unsolved
40 years waiting · since 1985
Missing Person: Allen Briscoe
Justice for Allen Briscoe, Jr. — the trail went cold in 1985, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1Who was the friend Allen was planning to visit, and what did they observe that day?
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location
Lead #2Where exactly was the bus stop relative to the friend's home, and were there other witnesses in the area?
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clue
Lead #3Allen is bowlegged with a distinctive lump on his left shoulder—have these identifying features been used effectively in public outreach?
Allen Briscoe, Jr., a 16-year-old boy, disappeared on December 13, 1985, in Philadelphia after being dismissed early from school and getting off a bus near a friend's home. Despite decades of investigation by the Philadelphia Police Department's Special Victims Unit, his whereabouts remain unknown and no clear leads have resolved the case. Anyone with information about Allen's disappearance is urged to contact authorities, as this long-cold case still seeks answers for his family.
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#2280
Philadelphia Police Department - Special Victims Unit
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evidence
Lead #4What investigation occurred in the days and weeks following his disappearance, and what leads were pursued?
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NamUs case MP5881. Missing person: Allen Briscoe.
Last known contact: 1985-12-13 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, PA. Circumstances: Allen's photo is shown age-progressed to 39 years.
School had been dismissed early and he was last seen getting off of a bus near the home of a friend whom he had planned to visit. He is bowlegged and has a lump on his left shoulder.
His full name is Allen Briscoe, Jr. Demographics: 16 years, Male, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 140 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Blue jeans, black jacket.
Investigating agency: Philadelphia Police Department - Special Victims Unit | 12-081073.
Timeline of Events
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1985-12-13
Allen Briscoe Disappears
School was dismissed early and Allen was last seen getting off a bus near the home of a friend he had planned to visit in Philadelphia.
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Case Information
Incident:December 13, 1985
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 13, 1985
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2156863093
You can remain anonymous