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Jan 28, 2026
Jan 28, 2026
Benjamin
Doron Baker
49
49
6'2 inches
220 lbs
White
Male
On January 25, 2024, 49-year-old Benjamin Doron Baker was last seen in Alleghany County, Virginia. His last known locations were the Buckthorn Country Store in Clifton Forge and a BP gas station in Covington. At the time of his disappearance, Baker was described as a white male, standing 6'2" tall and weighing 220 pounds, with dark red hair and blue eyes. He was last seen wearing a white hooded shirt, red and black plaid pajama pants, and high-top sneakers. Baker's disappearance prompted his family to file a missing person report with the Alleghany County Sheriff's Office on January 29, 2024, after he had not been heard from for several days. Concerns for Baker's well-being were heightened by the fact that he has bipolar disorder with psychotic tendencies and was believed to be without his necessary medication. The search for Baker began immediately after he was reported missing. Authorities attempted to locate him by pinging his cell phone, but were unsuccessful. They also searched areas he was known to frequent, but found no sign of him. His vehicle, a white 2019 Dodge Ram pickup truck with a distinctive Washington Commanders sticker, was also missing. In a significant development, his truck was found abandoned in April 2024 in a wooded area off Kate's Mountain Road in White Sulphur Springs, West Virginia. An extensive search of the surrounding area was conducted by the Alleghany County Sheriff's Office and West Virginia search and rescue teams, but yielded no clues as to Baker's whereabouts. Authorities did, however, find an important piece of evidence inside the vehicle, though they have not publicly disclosed what it was. The investigation into Benjamin Baker's disappearance is ongoing. His sister has expressed fears of foul play, particularly because he had recently won the lottery. While Baker had a history of leaving home, he would always maintain contact with his family. The circumstances of his disappearance, including his mental health condition, the discovery of his abandoned truck in another state, and his recent lottery win, have created a complex and troubling case for law enforcement. The overview of this case is that a man with known mental health challenges vanished, and the subsequent discovery of his vehicle with undisclosed evidence has left his family and investigators with many unanswered questions. Authorities have requested that anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Ben Baker contact the Alleghany County Sheriff's Office.
Jan 25, 2024
Alleghany County
Virginia
Alleghany County
Alleghany County Sheriff’s Office
540-965-1775
06/15/2026
