The Doe Network:
Case File 255DFPA

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Left and Center: Mahan, circa 1985; Right: Age-progressed image of Mahan (circa 2004)

Cherrie Ann Mahan
Missing since February 22, 1985 from Cabot, Butler County, Pennsylvania.
Classification: Non-Family Abduction

Vital Statistics

  • Date Of Birth: August 14, 1976
  • Age at Time of Disappearance: 8 years old
  • Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 4'2; 68 pounds
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Brown hair; hazel eyes.
  • Marks, Scars: She has pierced ears. She has a dog bite scar on her left arm. The same arm was previously broken below her left shoulder; the injury had healed by the time of her disappearance.
  • Clothing: She was last seen wearing a gray coat; denim skirt; blue leg warmers; and beige boots.

    Circumstances of Disappearance
    Mahan was last seen exiting the bus from her elementary school approximately 100 yards from her family's home in Cabot, Pennsylvania on February 22, 1985. She has never been seen again. A bright blue or green Dodge van with a mountain and skier mural on both sides of the vehicle may be involved in Mahan's abduction.

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    Van

    Investigators
    If you have any information concerning Mahan's whereabouts, please contact:
    Pennsylvania State Police
    Troop D, Butler Station
    724-284-8100
    OR
    Pennsylvania State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation
    Missing Persons Unit
    717-783-5524
    You may remain anonymous when submitting information to any agency    .

    NCMEC #: NCMC601805

    NCIC Number:
    M-147906762
    Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

    Source Information:
    The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
    Charley Project
    Amber Alert Prayers

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