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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vehicle
Lead #1Where was Randall's vehicle recovered and towed from? This location may indicate his actual destination.
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location
Lead #2Did Randall actually reach San Francisco, or did he travel to Washington DC as his father suspected?
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witness
Lead #3Who towed Randall's vehicle and from what location? They may have critical information about the circumstances.
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's whereabouts remain unknown despite his father's belief he may have gone to San Francisco or Washington DC. Over two decades later, the case remains open with the Manteca Police Department, seeking any information that could help locate him or determine his fate.
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clue
Lead #4Why was there a three-month gap between Randall's disappearance (August 30) and the case being officially opened (November 13)?
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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 with Father
Randall Olsen last seen by his father in Manteca, CA. He advised he was going to San Francisco for a few days.
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2000-08-30
Disappearance
Randall Olsen disappeared after leaving Manteca. His vehicle was later recovered and towed.
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2000-11-13
Case Opened
Manteca Police Department opened missing person case MP118781 on November 13, 2000.
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Case Information
Incident:August 30, 2000
Last Updated:August 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 30, 2000
Last Updated:August 7, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2094568100
You can remain anonymous