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Wade Andrew Borthwick

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Wade Andrew Borthwick

Case
#4530
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Sep 11, 2026
Redding Police Department
Missing Person · Open
23 years waiting · since 2003

Missing Person: Wade Andrew Borthwick

Justice for Wade Andrew Borthwick — the trail went cold in 2003, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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person
Lead #1

Wade has a medical condition—what was it and could it have affected his ability to contact family?

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location
Lead #2

Why did Wade mention Oregon or Southern California? Did he have connections or plans in those areas?

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timeline
Lead #3

What were the exact circumstances of his last contact with family on February 15, 2003?

Wade Andrew Borthwick, a 45-year-old male, was last contacted by family on February 15, 2003, from Redding, California, under unknown circumstances. He may have traveled to Oregon or Southern California, and he has a known medical condition that adds urgency to locating him. Over two decades later, his whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators continue to seek information from anyone who may have encountered him.

Case
#4530
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Sep 11, 2026
Redding Police Department

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More leads to consider

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witness
Lead #4

Who last saw Wade in Redding, and what was his demeanor or plans at that time?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP310. Missing person: Wade Andrew Borthwick.

Last known contact: 2003-02-15 in Redding, Shasta, CA. Circumstances: Unknown.

Wade last contacted family from Redding, CA. It is possible that he may have traveled to Oregon or Southern California.

Wade has a medical condition. Demographics: 45 years, Male, White / Caucasian.

Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 130 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Redding Police Department | 03-34631.

Timeline of Events

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2003-02-15

Last Known Contact

Wade Andrew Borthwick last contacted family from Redding, CA. Circumstances of disappearance unknown.

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Case Information

Incident:February 15, 2003
Last Updated:September 15, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:February 15, 2003
Last Updated:September 15, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 5302254200
You can remain anonymous