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Oscar Lee Shell

The person at the center of this case

Oscar Lee Shell

Case
#1871
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 2, 2026
Polk County Sheriff's Office
Missing Person · Open
5 years waiting · since 2020

Missing Person: Oscar Lee Shell

Justice for Oscar Lee Shell — the trail went cold in 2020, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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location
Lead #1

Why did Mr. Shell leave the gas station and where was he headed?

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witness
Lead #2

Did anyone see Mr. Shell after he left the BP convenience store on Highway 60?

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evidence
Lead #3

What vehicle was Mr. Shell driving, and has it been located?

Oscar Lee Shell, a 61-year-old man, disappeared on October 27, 2020, after leaving a BP convenience store on Highway 60 in Mulberry, Florida. He was last seen purchasing items at the gas station between 9th and 5th Avenue, and has not been located since. The Polk County Sheriff's Office continues to investigate the circumstances of his disappearance and seeks any information about his whereabouts.

Case
#1871
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 2, 2026
Polk County Sheriff's Office

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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clue
Lead #4

Were there any surveillance cameras at or near the BP convenience store that captured his departure?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP83995. Missing person: Oscar Lee Shell.

Last known contact: 2020-10-27 in Mulberry, Polk, FL. Circumstances: Mr.

Shell was last seen leaving the gas station on Highway 60 between 9th Ave, and 5th Ave after making a purchase from the BP convenience store. Demographics: 61 years, Male, Black / African American.

Physical description: 4 ft 11 in, 145 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Polk County Sheriff's Office | 2020-42185 | 2020-10-31.

Timeline of Events

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2020-10-27

Last Seen at Gas Station

Oscar Lee Shell was last seen leaving the BP convenience store on Highway 60 in Mulberry after making a purchase.

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2020-10-31

Case Reported

Polk County Sheriff's Office opened case MP83995 and began investigation.

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Case Information

Incident:October 27, 2020
Last Updated:June 10, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:October 27, 2020
Last Updated:June 10, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 8632986834
You can remain anonymous