The person at the center of this case
Zachary Alden
Missing Person · Open
8 years waiting · since 2018
Missing Person: Zachary Alden Name
Justice for Zachary Alden — the trail went cold in 2018, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Why was his vehicle found parked on Interstate 30 and what does this indicate about his route or condition?
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timeline
Lead #2What is the significance of the Walmart surveillance video from July 20, 2019 — over a year after his disappearance?
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone see Zachary between leaving home and when his vehicle was discovered?
Zachary Alden, a 26-year-old Walmart employee, left his home in Friendship, Arkansas on July 20, 2018 to go to work but never arrived. His vehicle was found parked on Interstate 30, and he was spotted on Walmart surveillance video the same day, but his whereabouts remain unknown. The case remains open and investigators continue seeking information about the circumstances of his disappearance.
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evidence
Lead #4What evidence was collected from the vehicle and what did it reveal about the circumstances?
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Official wording
Source Narrative
NamUs case MP58797. Missing person: Zachary Alden Name.
Last known contact: 2018-07-20 in Friendship, Hot Spring, AR. Circumstances: Left home to go to work.
Never made it to work. Vehicle found parked on Interstate.
Seen on Arkadelphia Wal-Mart video on July 20, 2019. Demographics: 26 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 240 lbs, hair: Red/Auburn, eyes: Blue. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Wal-Mart employee uniform: navy blue polo shirt & khaki pants.; Footwear: Black athletic shoes "And 1" brand..
Investigating agency: Hot Spring County Sheriff's Office | 100180006062.
Timeline of Events
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2018-07-20
Left for work
Zachary Alden left his home in Friendship to go to work but never arrived at his destination.
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2018-07-20
Vehicle discovered
Alden's vehicle was found parked on Interstate 30.
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2019-07-20
Surveillance footage
Zachary Alden was seen on Walmart surveillance video in Arkadelphia.
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Case Information
Incident:July 20, 2018
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:July 20, 2018
Last Updated:July 22, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5013323671
You can remain anonymous