The person at the center of this case
Carolyn Mae Allen
Missing Person · Open
9 years waiting · since 2017
Missing Person: Carolyn Mae Allen
Justice for Carolyn Mae Allen — the trail went cold in 2017, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1What circumstances led to the last contact on May 27, 2017, and who was the last person to see or speak with Carolyn?
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timeline
Lead #2Why was there a two-day gap between last contact (May 27) and the reported missing date (May 29)?
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clue
Lead #3What specific pattern of behavior change prompted family to report her missing, and had she shown any signs of distress?
Carolyn Mae Allen, a 51-year-old woman, disappeared in Charlotte, North Carolina on May 29, 2017, after her last known contact on that date. Her family reported her missing shortly after, noting this sudden loss of contact was highly unusual for her normal behavior. The case remains open with the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, and investigators continue seeking information about her whereabouts.
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contact
Lead #4Has there been any activity on her bank accounts, phone, or other communications since her disappearance?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP161817. Missing person: Carolyn Mae Allen.
Last known contact: 2017-05-29 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, NC. Circumstances: The Reporting Person in this case hasn't had contact with the victim since May 27, 2017.
The Reporting Person indicated, this pattern of behavior is not normal for he victim. Demographics: 51 years, Female, Black / African American.
Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 145 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department | 20170713114002 | 2017-07-13.
Timeline of Events
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2017-05-27
Last Contact
Last known contact with Carolyn Mae Allen reported by family member
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2017-05-29
Reported Missing
Carolyn Mae Allen reported missing in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, NC. Absence noted as inconsistent with her normal behavior.
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2017-07-13
Case Documented
Case documented in NamUs system (MP161817) by Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department
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Case Information
Incident:May 27, 2017
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 27, 2017
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7043364978
You can remain anonymous