The person at the center of this case
Joshua Adam Cohen
Missing Person · Open
8 years waiting · since 2017
Missing Person: Joshua Adam Cohen
Justice for Joshua Adam Cohen — the trail went cold in 2017, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was Joshua's vehicle at La Jolla Canyon Trail and what circumstances led to it being towed?
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evidence
Lead #2What evidence or personal items were found in or near the vehicle?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone see Joshua or his vehicle in the La Jolla Canyon Trail area on or around October 6, 2017?
Joshua Adam Cohen, a 42-year-old male, was last seen in Los Angeles on October 6, 2017. His vehicle was discovered and towed from La Jolla Canyon Trail, but Joshua was not found at the scene. The Los Angeles Police Department continues to seek information about his disappearance and whereabouts.
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Los Angeles Police Department - Adult Missing Persons Unit
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clue
Lead #4What was Joshua's intended destination or reason for being in that area?
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NamUs case MP85972. Missing person: Joshua Adam Cohen.
Last known contact: 2017-10-06 in Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA. Circumstances: Joshua Cohen was last seen in Los Angeles, California on October 6, 2017.
The vehicle he was driving was towed from the La Jolla Canyon Trail but he was not located. Demographics: 42 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 160 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Eyewear: wears black framed glasses.
Investigating agency: Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit | 171423208 | 2017-10-23.
Timeline of Events
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2017-10-06
Last Known Contact
Joshua Adam Cohen was last seen in Los Angeles, California on October 6, 2017.
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2017-10-06
Vehicle Discovered
The vehicle Joshua Cohen was driving was towed from La Jolla Canyon Trail, but he was not located at the scene.
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Case Information
Incident:October 6, 2017
Last Updated:September 17, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 6, 2017
Last Updated:September 17, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8772755273
You can remain anonymous