The person at the center of this case
Randall Herman Olsen
Missing Person · Open
26 years waiting · since 2000
Missing Person: Randall Herman Olsen
Justice for Randall Herman Olsen — the trail went cold in 2000, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why did Olsen's father believe his son might be in Washington DC when Olsen stated he was going to San Francisco?
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vehicle
Lead #2What circumstances led to Olsen's vehicle being recovered and towed? Where was it found and what condition was it in?
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clue
Lead #3Were there any signs of foul play, or does evidence suggest voluntary disappearance?
Randall Herman Olsen, a 53-year-old man, disappeared on August 30, 2000, after telling his father he was traveling to San Francisco for a few days from Manteca, California. His vehicle was later recovered and towed, but Randall himself has never been located. His father believed he may have gone to either San Francisco or Washington DC, leaving investigators with multiple possible destinations and unanswered questions about his actual whereabouts.
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contact
Lead #4Did Olsen have connections or family in San Francisco or Washington DC that might explain his intended travel?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP118781. Missing person: Randall Herman Olsen.
Last known contact: 2000-08-30 in Manteca, San Joaquin, CA. Circumstances: Randall Olsen was last seen by his father.
Olsen advised he was going to San Francisco for a few days. Olsen's vehicle was later recovered and towed.
Olsen's father believed his son is either in San Francisco or Washington DC. Demographics: 53 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 6 in, 155 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Manteca Police Department | 00-25691 | 2000-11-13.
Timeline of Events
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2000-08-30
Last Contact
Randall Olsen last seen by his father in Manteca, CA. He stated he was going to San Francisco for a few days.
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2000-08-30
Disappearance
Randall Herman Olsen disappeared after leaving Manteca.
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2000-11-13
Case Registered
Manteca Police Department officially registered the missing person case (Case #00-25691).
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Case Information
Incident:August 30, 2000
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 30, 2000
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2094568100
You can remain anonymous