Wednesday, October 14, 2026, marks seven years since Curtis Roberts, affectionately known as 'Blue' by his family and friends, disappeared from Albany, Georgia. Roberts was officially reported missing on October 14, 2019, initiating a prolonged and challenging search that continues to weigh heavily on his loved ones who seek answers and closure.
Roberts was last seen by his family on October 9, 2019, at his residence on Montego Court. He is described as thin, with black and grey hair, and was last observed wearing a black shirt and blue jeans. According to his niece, Sharonda Scott, the family grew concerned after several days passed without seeing him, prompting them to realize something was amiss. Roberts did not own a car, and his daily routine frequently involved walking throughout the Albany community. His usual paths often led him along Moultrie Road, and he would sometimes visit family members on Easom Drive. Another common stop for Roberts was a plaza located near Mobile Avenue. A tip received by authorities indicated that Roberts was seen at a liquor store within this specific plaza just prior to his disappearance.
In the years that followed, Roberts' family took it upon themselves to conduct extensive searches. They painstakingly walked "up and down those streets" — including Moultrie Road, Easom Drive, and the vicinity of the plaza near Mobile Avenue — in a desperate effort to find any sign or clue regarding his whereabouts. Despite their dedicated and persistent efforts, they have been unable to uncover anything that could lead to answers about his vanishing. The Albany Police Department also became involved in the search, going so far as to drain a lake situated near Roberts' last known locations in an attempt to uncover evidence. However, according to Scott, subsequent developments have been scarce, stating in a previous interview that "since then it’s been crickets."
The family's enduring hope for resolution was briefly rekindled in 2023 when the Albany Police Department discovered two sets of skeletal remains. This significant finding immediately prompted Roberts' family to contact the authorities, in hopes that these discoveries might finally provide the long-awaited answers they sought concerning their missing loved one. The emotional toll of Roberts' absence remains profound for his family. Scott previously expressed her pain and confusion, noting how difficult it was to comprehend a person simply vanishing from a place like Albany, and emphasizing the family's deep desire for closure.
As seven years have now passed, the family of Curtis 'Blue' Roberts continues to hold onto hope, appealing to the community for any information that might help resolve this ongoing mystery. The Albany Police Department urges anyone with details regarding Curtis 'Blue' Roberts' whereabouts to contact them directly at (229) 431-2100. The persistent efforts of the family and the long passage of time highlight the enduring impact of his disappearance on the South Georgia community.
