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1997 Shams,Obaidullah J.10-8-1997; Lancaster
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Obaidullah James Shams


Above: Shams, circa 1997


Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

Missing Since: October 8, 1997 from Lancaster, California
Classification: Endangered Missing
Date Of Birth: August 19, 1967
Age: 30 years old
Height and Weight: 5'7, 137 pounds
Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Black hair, brown eyes. Shams may use the first name Chams or the alias James Anderson.
Clothing/Jewelry Description: Black pants, a black shirt and black pull-on biker boots.


Details of Disappearance

Shams was last seen in Lancaster, California on October 8, 1997. He had planned to travel to northern California with a friend that month. He disappeared shortly after stopping in Palmdale, California. Shams has never been heard from again.
Authorities said that Chas Timothy Davis was one of the last people to see Shams on October 8. Davis was arrested on drug charges near west 40th Street and Avenue L in Los Angeles County, California in May 1998. He was apprehended by Shams's investigating officers and questioned about the case, but he has not been charged in connection with it.

Shams resided in San Diego, California in 1997. Foul play is suspected in his case.



Investigating Agency
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
323-890-5500



Source Information
California Attorney General's Office
The Daily News Of Los Angeles



Updated 1 time since October 12, 2004.

Last updated August 1, 2006; details of disappearance updated.

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Agency Case Number: 97-3147311

NCIC Number: M-065917458
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MISSING PERSON
Obaidullah James Shams



* Report Type: Unknown Circumstances
* Sex: Male
* Race: White
* Hair: Black
* Eye Color: Brown
* Height: 5 ft. 07 in.
* Weight: 137 lbs.
* Date of Birth: 8/19/1967
* Clothing: Black shirt, black pants, black pull on biker boots.
* Last Seen: 10/8/1997
* Dental X-rays Available: No
* Alias: Chams Shams
James Anderson

Obaidullah was last seen October 8, 1997 in Lancaster, CA.

CONTACT
Agency: Los Angeles County Sheriffs Department
Phone Number: (323) 890-5500
Case Number: 97-3147311
http://dojapp.doj.ca.gov/missing/detail.as...N=2329728400404
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