Barnes, circa 1988.

Timothy John Barnes
Missing since July 5, 1988 from Yosemite National Park, Mariposa County, California.
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: September 21, 1963
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 24 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 6'4; 180 lbs
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Brown hair; brown eyes.
• Marks, Scars: Orthopedic pin in left ankle. Wart on right side of nose. Blue discoloration on upper lip.
• Dentals: Available. Greyish colored teeth
• Other: He smoked Marlboro cigarettes

Circumstances of Disappearance
Barnes was a resident of Cucamonga, California in 1988. He left Tenaya Lakes near Highway 120 east of Tioga Road in California at approximately 9:00 AM on July 5, 1988. Barnes planned to hike to Polly Dome Lakes in Yosemite National Park, which are located approximately three miles from Tenaya Lakes. He failed to return later in the day as scheduled and has never been heard from again. Barnes' friends reported him as a missing person to park service rangers the following morning. An extensive search of the surrounding area failed to produce any evidence as to his whereabouts.

Investigators
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

Yosemite National Park Police Department
209-379-1992

Agency Case Number: 88-2119

NCIC Number:
M-328480759
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
California Department of Justice