Chapter 151: A Harlem Globtrotter's Last Drive-The Disappearance of Rico Omarr Harris
The 2014 Disappearance of Former Basketball Star Rico Omarr Harris in Yolo County, California
Key Takeaways
- Rico Omarr Harris was a 6-foot-9 former basketball standout and Harlem Globetrotter who vanished in October 2014.
- He left his mother's home in Alhambra, California, driving north to Seattle to reunite with his longtime girlfriend and start a new life.
- Three days after his disappearance, Rico's black Nissan was found abandoned at a remote Yolo County Regional Parks location along State Route 16.
- Despite extensive searches of the surrounding area by law enforcement and volunteers, Rico Harris remains missing after more than a decade.
- Anyone with information regarding the disappearance of Rico Omarr Harris can contact the Yolo County Sheriff's Department at (530) 666-8282 referencing case number 14-2964.
Rico Omarr Harris had once seemed destined for a life in basketball.
Standing 6-foot-9, Rico was a standout player who attracted attention from college scouts, led Los Angeles City College to a state championship, and eventually played briefly for the Harlem Globetrotters. But years after his basketball career had taken an unexpected turn, Rico was preparing for a new chapter of his life.
On October 10, 2014, 37-year-old Rico Omarr Harris left his mother's home in Alhambra, California, and began driving north toward Seattle, where he planned to reunite with his longtime girlfriend and start a new life. He spoke with his mother while driving through the Sacramento area and later left a voicemail for his girlfriend.
Then, he vanished.
Three days later, Rico's black Nissan was discovered abandoned at a remote Yolo County Regional Parks location along State Route 16. His vehicle was there, but Rico was nowhere to be found. Extensive searches of the surrounding area produced no trace of him, and despite the passage of more than a decade, Rico Harris remains missing.
What happened to the former basketball star in Yolo County? Why did he leave his vehicle behind? And how does a man who stood nearly seven feet tall seemingly disappear without a trace?
Anyone with information about the disappearance of Rico Harris can contact:
Yolo County Sheriff's Department at (530) 666-8282
The case number to reference is 14-2964
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Rico Omarr Harris?
Rico Omarr Harris was a standout basketball player who led Los Angeles City College to a state championship and briefly played for the Harlem Globetrotters before disappearing in 2014.
When and where did Rico Omarr Harris disappear?
Rico disappeared in October 2014 after leaving his mother's home in Alhambra, California, while driving north toward Seattle.
Where was Rico Harris's car found?
Rico's black Nissan was discovered abandoned three days after he went missing at a remote Yolo County Regional Parks location along State Route 16 in California.
Who should I contact if I have information about Rico Omarr Harris?
You can contact the Yolo County Sheriff's Department at (530) 666-8282 and reference case number 14-2964.
