Kent Jacobs disappeared March 10, 2002. That Sunday morning in March, Kent woke up and peeked at his Mother who was in the den. That was the last time she saw him. He was wearing a Harley-Davidson sweatshirt, blue jeans and Reebok sneakers. His family says he has mental retardation and requires medication. Kent is physically 42 years old but has the mental capacity of a 9 year old.
Kent left to visit his childhood neighborhood, the Colonial Heights area of Hope Mills, North Carolina, about two miles down the road from his home. He had done this regularly for the past 25 years. According to his family, the neighborhood had changed drastically and was filled with unsavory characters. His family believed Kent would not sense danger. On that day, he was carrying approximately $200.
His mother contacted authorities after Kent did not meet his 5:00-6:00 p.m. curfew. Her daughter, Kent's younger sister, says her brother had a routine and that routine was disrupted. He had never been late for curfew.
Authorities have been searching for Kent, but continue to hit dead ends. He disappeared only a few yards from Interstate 95, which is a major highway that stretches from New York to Florida. Kent is 5’6” and weighs 150 pounds. He is American Indian with brown eyes and black hair. He has a small cross tattoo on his upper left arm.
A $150,000 reward is being offered to anyone who can provide information leading to the arrest and conviction of the person(s) involved in the disappearance of Kent Jacobs.
If you have any information in this case, you are urged to call law enforcement or report a tip by calling the NC Wanted Tip Line at 1-866-43-WANTED.
