The person at the center of this case
James S. Harris
Missing Person · Open
24 years waiting · since 2001
Missing Person: James S. Harris
Justice for James S. Harris — the trail went cold in 2001, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why were his keys, wallet, and lunch left in the vehicle at Salem Tire? Did he plan to return?
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location
Lead #2What was the connection between Salem Tire in Cahokia and his stated destination of Walmart in Collinsville?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone at Salem Tire or nearby locations see James or witness any unusual activity on December 2, 2001?
James S. Harris, a 48-year-old white male, disappeared on December 2, 2001, after telling his wife he was heading to work at Walmart in Collinsville, Illinois. His vehicle was found abandoned at Salem Tire in Cahokia with his keys, wallet, and lunch still inside, suggesting an unexpected departure. Despite over two decades of investigation by the St. Clair County Sheriff's Department, his whereabouts remain unknown and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain a mystery.
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timeline
Lead #4What time did James arrive at Salem Tire, and how long was the vehicle there before being discovered?
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clue
Lead #5Has anyone reported seeing a man matching his description (6'1", 200 lbs, black hair, hazel eyes, black jacket with stripes) in the area since his disappearance?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP7283. Missing person: James S.
Harris. Last known contact: 2001-12-02 in Cahokia, St.
Clair, IL. Circumstances: James S.
Harris was last seen on 12-02-01 at 12 Hazelwood Dr. Caseyville Illinois.
He spoke to his wife by telephone and told her he was going to work at Wal-Mart in Collinsville Iliinois. James vehicle was found at Salem Tire in Cahokia Illinois.
The truck had the keys in it along with James wallet and lunch. Demographics: 48 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 1 in, 200 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Black jacket with stripes on the sleeves, possible blue jeans; Footwear: White tennis shoes.
Investigating agency: St Clair County Sheriff's Department | 15677 | 2001-12-03.
Timeline of Events
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2001-12-02
Last contact with wife
James S. Harris spoke to his wife by telephone and told her he was going to work at Walmart in Collinsville, Illinois
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2001-12-02
Vehicle discovered
James's vehicle was found at Salem Tire in Cahokia, Illinois with keys in ignition, wallet, and lunch inside
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2001-12-03
Investigation initiated
St. Clair County Sheriff's Department began investigation into the disappearance
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Case Information
Incident:December 2, 2001
Last Updated:August 17, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 2, 2001
Last Updated:August 17, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6182773505
You can remain anonymous