Above: Dickinson, circa 1976
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: September 5, 1976 from Walnut Creek, California Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: April 25, 1967 Age: 9 years old Height and Weight: 4'10, 80 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian female. Blonde hair, blue eyes. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A yellow crew-neck t-shirt with the word "Happiness" and an image of the cartoon character Snoopy printed on the front, blue cut-off shorts and white leather sandals with three straps.
Details of Disappearance
Dickinson was last seen riding her bicycle in Walnut Creek, California at 7:00 p.m. on September 5, 1976. She was en route from her home in the 100 block of Los Cerros to a nearby BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) station at the time. She was supposed to return home by 8:00 p.m., but did not and has never been heard from again. Her parents reported her missing at 9:00 p.m.Dickinson's bicycle was found in a grove of walnut trees at Heather Farms Park, near the Contra Costa Canal, three hours after she was last seen. A search of the canal turned up no clues as to her whereabouts, but witnesses said they had seen her at the park's entrance. Dickinson is missing under suspicious circumstances and her case remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 4 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated November 20, 2010; clothing/jewelry description updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Walnut Creek Police Department
925-935-6400
California Attorney General's Office
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The Contra Costa Times
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