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Brian Thomas Jenkins

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Brian Thomas Jenkins

Case
#4445
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Sep 10, 2026
Albany Police Department
Missing Person · Open
11 years waiting · since 2015

Missing Person: Brian Thomas Jenkins

Justice for Brian Thomas Jenkins — the trail went cold in 2015, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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location
Lead #1

Why did Brian call his daughter saying he was near the Hudson River, and what was he doing in that area?

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clue
Lead #2

Was Brian actually at Albany Medical Center on April 20-21, and if so, under what circumstances?

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witness
Lead #3

Did anyone at Capital City Rescue Mission or near the Hudson River see Brian on April 19-20?

Brian Thomas Jenkins, a 50-year-old man, went missing on April 19, 2015, after telling his daughter he was going to the Capital City Rescue Mission in Albany, NY and later calling to say he was near the Hudson River. His daughter attempted to pick him up the next day but could not reach him, and he has not been seen or heard from since. The case remains unsolved, with investigators uncertain of his exact whereabouts and whether he may have visited Albany Medical Center in the days following his disappearance.

Case
#4445
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Sep 10, 2026
Albany Police Department

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More leads to consider

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evidence
Lead #4

What happened to Brian's jean jacket and Merrill shoes—were they ever recovered?

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP43160. Missing person: Brian Thomas Jenkins.

Last known contact: 2015-04-19 in Albany, Albany, NY. Circumstances: On 4/19/15 Brian told his daughter he was going to the Capital City Rescue Mission.

He called her later, telling her he was sitting in an area near the Hudson River. His daughter offered to pick him up the next day; when she tried to call, he did not answer.

Brian hasn't been seen or heard from since. It is possible that he may have been at Albany Medical Center on 4/20/15 or 4/21/15.

Demographics: 50 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 160 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.

Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Was believed to be wearing a jean jacket. He did not have any extra clothes with him, only what he was wearing.; Footwear: Merrill brand shoes.

Investigating agency: Albany Police Department | 15-186300.

Timeline of Events

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2015-04-19

Last contact with daughter

Brian told his daughter he was going to Capital City Rescue Mission and later called saying he was sitting near the Hudson River

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2015-04-20

Daughter attempted contact

Daughter tried to call Brian to pick him up but he did not answer

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2015-04-20

Possible Albany Medical Center visit

It is possible Brian may have been at Albany Medical Center on 4/20/15 or 4/21/15

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Case Information

Incident:April 19, 2015
Last Updated:September 11, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:April 19, 2015
Last Updated:September 11, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 5184384000
You can remain anonymous