Anderson, circa 1979

Katherine O'Neil Anderson
Missing since April 20, 1979 from Annapolis, Anne Arundel County, Maryland.
Classification: Involuntary

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: November 16, 1954
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 24 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'3" (160 cm.); 100 lbs. (45 kg.)
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White female. Blonde hair; blue eyes.
• Marks, Scars: She has a small scar over her left eye.
• Clothing: Anderson was last seen wearing a pink sweater and tan trousers.

Circumstances of Disappearance
Anderson was employed at K&K Seafoods in Chester, Maryland in 1979. On April 20, 1979, Anderson had traveled to Annapolis, Maryland to have repair work done on her vehicle. Anderson picked up her vehicle from the Tate Dodge Dealer.
The normally reliable student had telephoned her boyfriend from a West Street automobile dealership where she picked up her van and was supposed to drive straight to a restaurant where she worked as a waitress. "She was very reliable. When she didn't show up for work and didn't call, they knew something was wrong.
A search of the area by persons hired by her boyfriend located the vehicle on the parking lot East Park Shopping Center in Glen Burnie, MD
Anderson a University of Maryland student, whose parents live outside Boston, Mass, was never seen again despite an air and ground search that led to the discovery of her van in Glen Burnie.
Authorities believe that Anderson may have been taken against her will.

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

Sgt. John Bollinger
Maryland State Police
410-290-0050 X 130

NCIC Number: M-39746765
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
Maryland State Police