The person at the center of this case
Robert Allen Alexander
Missing Person · Open
63 years waiting · since 1962
Missing Person: Robert Allen Alexander
Justice for Robert Allen Alexander — the trail went cold in 1962, but the truth hasn't.
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vehicle
Lead #1What happened to the 7-foot "pond box" boat? Was it ever recovered or found?
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evidence
Lead #2Were any search operations conducted in the rough waters off Brigantine, and how extensive was the search area?
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location
Lead #3Could the boat have drifted beyond the initial search area given the rough weather conditions?
Robert Allen Alexander, a 17-year-old male, disappeared on Thanksgiving Day, November 22, 1962, while duck hunting in Brigantine, New Jersey. He was last seen heading out in a 7-foot "pond box" boat in rough weather wearing olive-drab foul weather gear. Despite search efforts, no trace of Robert or his boat has been found, leaving open questions about whether he capsized in the treacherous waters or drifted beyond the search area.
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Lead #4Were there any witnesses to Robert's departure or any sightings of the boat that day?
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NamUs case MP118778. Missing person: Robert Allen Alexander.
Last known contact: 1962-11-22 in Brigantine, Atlantic, NJ. Circumstances: 17-year-old male reported missing on Thanksgiving Day 1962.
Believed to have gone into rough weather in his 7-foot “pond box” boat used for duck hunting dressed in “olive-drab colored foul weather gear.” Estimated weight based upon police report “medium slender”. Demographics: 17 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 10 in, 150 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Unknown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: olive-drab colored foul weather gear.
Investigating agency: Brigantine Police Department | C-166.
Timeline of Events
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1962-11-22
Robert Allen Alexander goes missing
17-year-old Robert Allen Alexander reported missing on Thanksgiving Day 1962 after heading out in a 7-foot pond box boat for duck hunting in rough weather, wearing olive-drab colored foul weather gear.
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Case Information
Incident:November 22, 1962
Last Updated:June 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 22, 1962
Last Updated:June 12, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6092667414
You can remain anonymous