Apr 23, 2021
Jul 03, 2023
Robert
Sidebottom
48
41
67 inches
70 inches
160 lbs
200 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
In the quiet town of Okmulgee, Oklahoma, a family was forever changed by the disappearance of Robert Anthony Sidebottom, a 41-year-old man who was last seen on March 11, 2017. Known to his loved ones as "Bob," he seemingly vanished without a trace, leaving behind a void filled with unanswered questions and a longing for his return. At the time he went missing, Robert was described as a white male, standing between five feet seven inches and five feet ten inches tall, and weighing somewhere between 160 and 200 pounds. He had brown hair and distinctive green eyes. His appearance was further marked by a scar on his left arm and multiple tattoos, including crosses on both of his hands and additional ink on his arms. The circumstances surrounding his last known moments remain shrouded in mystery, with no clear indication of where he was going or what his plans may have been. The investigation into Robert's disappearance was officially opened by the Okmulgee County Sheriff's Office, with a report filed on May 11, 2021. Despite the passage of time, the case remains an active and open investigation. Details regarding the specific events leading up to his disappearance are scarce, and authorities have not publicly identified any persons of interest or suspects in connection with his case. The lack of information has been a source of immense pain for his family, who have been left to navigate a world of uncertainty. In an effort to aid the investigation, DNA samples from his mother have been submitted and are on file, a standard procedure in long-term missing persons cases that could prove crucial if any unidentified remains are discovered. The official record of Robert's disappearance paints a picture of a man who was loved and is deeply missed. His case is a stark reminder of the silent anguish that grips families of the missing, a continuous state of limbo where hope and despair coexist. The Okmulgee County Sheriff's Office continues to seek any information that may lead to answers, encouraging anyone with even the smallest detail to come forward. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained absence, a man who one day was part of the fabric of his community and the next was gone. The lack of resolution leaves his family and investigators with the enduring question of what happened to Robert Anthony Sidebottom, a question that continues to echo through the years since he was last seen.
Mar 11, 2017
Okmulgee
Oklahoma
Okmulgee County
Unknown
104430
Okmulgee County Sheriff's Office
Okmulgee
Oklahoma
Okmulgee County
74447
Patrick Hale
Investigator
315 East 8th Street 102, Oklahoma
9187564311
County
Law Enforcement
2021-0339
2021-05-11
Okmulgee County Sheriff's Office
6484
Brown
Green
Green
06/13/2026