The person at the center of this case
Joshua Chamberlin Coe
Missing Person · Open
8 years waiting · since 2017
Missing Person: Joshua Chamberlin Coe
Justice for Joshua Chamberlin Coe — the trail went cold in 2017, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why did Joshua become a transient in the Placer and Nevada County areas, and did he have established contacts or locations he frequented?
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witness
Lead #2Who saw Joshua after his mother dropped him off in Auburn on December 7, 2017?
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clue
Lead #3What circumstances led to his disappearance—was it voluntary relocation or foul play?
Joshua Chamberlin Coe, a 21-year-old male, went missing on December 7, 2017, after being dropped off in Auburn, California by his mother. He has had no contact with family, friends, or social media since that date, and had been known to live as a transient in the Placer and Nevada County areas. The Placer County Sheriff's Office is actively seeking information about his whereabouts or last known location.
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location
Lead #4Where did Joshua typically stay or frequent in the Placer and Nevada County transient community?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP43237. Missing person: Joshua Chamberlin Coe.
Last known contact: 2017-12-07 in Garden Valley, Placer, CA. Circumstances: Joshua Chamberlain Coe has gone missing from the Auburn CA area.
Joshua was last seen on December 7th when his mother dropped him off in the city of Auburn. There has been no contact with family, friends or social media contacts.
Josh has been a known transient in the Placer and Nevada County areas. The Placer County Sheriff's office is seeking any information as to his whereabouts or last known location.
Please contact Detective Jeff Martin at 530-889-6984 or Detective Daniel Meier at 530-889-7855. Demographics: 21 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 190 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Placer County Sheriff's Office | 17-14108 | 2017-12-07.
Timeline of Events
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2017-12-07
Last Known Contact
Joshua was dropped off in Auburn, CA by his mother. No contact with family, friends, or social media since this date.
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Case Information
Incident:December 7, 2017
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 7, 2017
Last Updated:June 19, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5308897800
You can remain anonymous