Above: Hubbard, circa 2009
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: March 24, 2009 from Elmira, New York Classification: Endangered Missing Age: 52 years old Height and Weight: 5'6, 100 - 110 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Brown hair, brown eyes. Hubbard has a mustache and goatee, and his hair was shoulder-length at the time of his disappearance. He has a tattoo of barbed wire around his left bicep. His nickname is Alley Man. Medical Conditions: Hubbard has AIDS and requires daily medication and frequent medical attention to control his condition. He has a history of crack cocaine abuse.
Details of Disappearance
Hubbard was last seen in Elmira, New York on March 24, 2009. He lived in the 400 block of Deckard Place. He wasn't reported missing for eighteen days. After his disappearance, the door to his home was found kicked in and his television was missing. Hubbard left his dogs at home alone and without making arrangements for someone to take care of them, which is uncharacteristic of him. Hubbard's red Dodge Caravan was found after his disappearance, parked on Fourth Street, a place he had never been to. Some unspecified evidence of a crime was found inside the van.In April 2012, Robert Storms was charged with robbery and second-degree murder in Hubbard's case. A photo of Storms is posted below this case summary. Authorities stated the two men knew each other; they believe Storms killed Hubbard sometime between March 24 and April 13, by striking him with a frying pan. Storms is awaiting trial.
Foul play is suspected in Hubbard's disappearance due to the circumstances involved.
Above: Robert Storms
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated May 17, 2012; details of disappearance updated.
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Elmira Police Department
607-737-5614
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