Overview

• Full name: Andrew Preston Jeffries
• Nickname: Andy
• Age at disappearance: 34
• Date last seen: August 20, 2018
• Last known location: Left fork of Cherry Fork Road, Montrose, Randolph County, West Virginia
• Home community: Philippi, Barbour County, West Virginia
• Case classification: Endangered missing person
• Current status: Unresolved; remains listed as missing
• Investigating agency: West Virginia State Police
• Primary public contact: 304-457-1101, Philippi Detachment
• Key circumstances: Andrew left his mother’s residence on his stepfather’s motorcycle without several personal belongings. His father subsequently saw him with his girlfriend in Montrose. The motorcycle was later found abandoned on Hunters Fork Road in Barbour County.

Detailed Case Breakdown

Andrew Preston Jeffries: The Unsolved 2018 Disappearance in Montrose, West Virginia

On August 20, 2018, 34-year-old Andrew Preston Jeffries was last seen by his father along Cherry Fork Road in Montrose, Randolph County, West Virginia. He was reportedly leaving on a motorcycle with his girlfriend. The motorcycle was later discovered abandoned in neighboring Barbour County, but Andrew’s whereabouts remain unknown.

More than eight years after his disappearance, Andrew remains listed as missing by the West Virginia State Police. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance, particularly the abandoned motorcycle and the personal belongings he left behind, continue to raise unanswered questions.

Case Summary

• Full name: Andrew Preston Jeffries
• Nickname: Andy
• Age at disappearance: 34
• Date last seen: August 20, 2018
• Last known location: Left fork of Cherry Fork Road, Montrose, Randolph County, West Virginia
• Home community: Philippi, Barbour County, West Virginia
• Case classification: Endangered missing person
• Current status: Unresolved; remains listed as missing
• Investigating agency: West Virginia State Police
• Primary public contact: 304-457-1101, Philippi Detachment
• Key circumstances: Andrew left his mother’s residence on his stepfather’s motorcycle without several personal belongings. His father subsequently saw him with his girlfriend in Montrose. The motorcycle was later found abandoned on Hunters Fork Road in Barbour County.

Sources: West Virginia State Police and The Charley Project.

Andrew Preston Jeffries: Background and Personal Description

Andrew Preston Jeffries was a 34-year-old West Virginia man with family connections to the Philippi and Montrose communities. His parents, Kim Jeffries and Phil Jeffries, were among the last known family members to see him before he disappeared in August 2018.

Public missing-person records identify Andrew as a white male approximately 5 feet 10 inches tall. His reported weight varies between approximately 185 and 235 pounds across available profiles. He had brown hair and eyes described differently across sources, including hazel and blue-green.

Andrew had several distinguishing physical characteristics that could assist in identifying him:

• The tip of his left ring finger was missing.
• He had tattoos, including the initials “APJ” on his back.
• He had the name “Lacrisha” tattooed on his chest.
• A star tattoo appeared on his right forearm.
• A tribal-band tattoo was located on one of his calves.

He was reportedly wearing a T-shirt, jeans, and brown work boots around the time he disappeared.

There is a discrepancy in published birth dates. The West Virginia State Police lists February 28, 1984, while The Charley Project lists February 20, 1984. Both sources establish that Andrew was 34 years old when he disappeared.

These physical characteristics remain important because identifying features such as tattoos and an absent fingertip may help investigators evaluate possible sightings or unidentified-person reports.

The Disappearance: August 2018

Andrew leaves his mother’s home

According to the West Virginia State Police, Andrew’s mother, Kim Jeffries, last saw him on August 17, 2018, when he left her residence in Philippi.

He departed on a motorcycle belonging to his stepfather.

Andrew reportedly left behind his cellular phone, identification, and money. The Charley Project additionally reports that his wallet and clothing were left at home.

The absence of these belongings is an important documented circumstance. However, publicly available information does not establish why Andrew left them behind or whether he intended to return shortly.

A secondary account published by Disappeared Blog identifies August 18 as the date his mother last saw him. Because the official West Virginia State Police record specifies August 17, that is the date used here.

Sources: State Police Case Record and Disappeared Blog.

Last known sighting in Montrose

On August 20, 2018, Andrew’s father, Phil Jeffries, reportedly saw him on the left fork of Cherry Fork Road in Montrose, Randolph County.

According to the official missing-person record, Phil observed Andrew leaving on the motorcycle with his girlfriend, identified as Jamie Deshayes.

This is the last documented sighting described in the publicly available state police case summary.

Although Jamie Deshayes is named as accompanying Andrew during the sighting, the public record reviewed does not establish that she was involved in wrongdoing. Her presence is a reported circumstance, not evidence of criminal involvement.

The publicly available information does not provide a precise time for the sighting or establish Andrew’s intended destination.

Source: Official Missing Person Record.

Motorcycle discovered abandoned

At an unspecified date after Andrew’s disappearance, the motorcycle he had been riding was recovered abandoned on Hunters Fork Road in Barbour County.

The discovery is one of the most significant publicly documented details in the case.

However, the available official summary does not explain:

• Exactly when the motorcycle was recovered.
• Who discovered it or reported its location.
• Whether it showed signs of damage or mechanical failure.
• Whether investigators recovered fingerprints, DNA, or other forensic evidence.
• Whether anyone witnessed Andrew arriving at or leaving the recovery location.

The recovery of the motorcycle does not, by itself, establish what happened to Andrew. The circumstances of its abandonment remain unexplained in the accessible public record.

Source: West Virginia State Police.

Investigation History and Available Evidence

West Virginia State Police investigation

The West Virginia State Police is the publicly identified investigating agency.

Its missing-person listing documents the last known family sightings, the motorcycle, and the location where it was recovered. The agency continues to publish Andrew’s missing-person profile and provides a telephone number for anyone with information.

The Charley Project independently maintains an endangered missing-person profile containing his identifying characteristics and disappearance circumstances.

These records establish that Andrew’s disappearance has been documented in official and public missing-person systems. They do not provide a detailed account of every investigative step taken since 2018.

Searches and witness information

The publicly available material reviewed does not establish specific dates, locations, or outcomes for organized ground searches, aerial searches, water searches, or volunteer search operations.

Andrew’s parents are identified in the official account as witnesses to events preceding his disappearance. His mother reported his departure from her residence, while his father reported seeing him with his girlfriend on August 20.

No additional verified witness accounts establishing Andrew’s movements after that sighting were located in the reviewed sources.

The absence of published search details should not be interpreted as proof that investigators conducted no searches. It means those specific activities could not be independently documented for this article.

Physical and forensic evidence

The motorcycle is the principal physical item publicly associated with the disappearance.

Andrew’s missing personal belongings are also significant contextual details, although the public record does not establish that they were collected or examined as forensic evidence.

No verified public reports were located documenting DNA results, fingerprint matches, blood evidence, surveillance footage, or forensic testing that established Andrew’s fate.

Similarly, no confirmed public announcement was located identifying human remains as Andrew’s.

Suspects, arrests, and criminal proceedings

The reviewed official and case-specific sources do not identify a publicly named suspect, criminal charge, arrest, or prosecution directly connected to Andrew’s disappearance.

His classification as an endangered missing person does not mean that a homicide has been established.

No reliable evidence reviewed for this article confirms that Andrew was killed, voluntarily disappeared, or experienced a particular accident.

Theories and Unresolved Questions

Several possibilities naturally arise from the known circumstances, but none should be presented as an established explanation for Andrew’s disappearance.

Did Andrew encounter an emergency while traveling?

Because Andrew was traveling by motorcycle, an accident or unexpected emergency is one possible explanation worth considering.

However, the fact that the motorcycle was found abandoned does not establish that an accident occurred. Public sources do not document crash evidence, injuries, or mechanical problems.

Why were his belongings left behind?

Andrew reportedly departed without his phone, money, and identification.

This raises questions about whether he expected to return, had access to other resources, or left under circumstances that were not fully understood.

There is no publicly verified evidence establishing his intentions.

What happened after the final sighting?

The gap between Andrew’s last reported sighting on Cherry Fork Road and the later discovery of the motorcycle on Hunters Fork Road remains central to the mystery.

The available records do not establish his movements during that period or explain how the motorcycle reached its recovery location.

Was foul play involved?

Foul play cannot be established or ruled out from the limited public information.

No official source reviewed for this article confirms a homicide determination or identifies a person responsible for Andrew’s disappearance.

Any allegation assigning blame to a particular individual would therefore be unsupported.

Latest Publicly Available Investigative Updates

Research reviewed through October 20, 2026

October 23, 2019: State Police request public assistance

On October 23, 2019, WDTV published a report titled WV State Police looking for missing man.

The report described a West Virginia State Police appeal seeking information about Andrew’s whereabouts.

It reiterated the Cherry Fork Road sighting and highlighted identifying features, including his tattoos and missing fingertip.

WDTV identified Senior Trooper Cody Mayle of the Philippi Detachment as the contact officer at that time. This is a historical identification and should not be interpreted as confirmation of his present assignment.

December 2021: Renewed media attention

A December 14, 2021, WBOY report, referenced in later case discussions, again highlighted the disappearance and the State Police’s request for information.

The renewed publicity showed that the case continued to receive attention several years after Andrew disappeared. It did not establish that new forensic evidence, an arrest, or a breakthrough had occurred.

September 2022: Missing-person profile update

The Charley Project records September 12, 2022, as its casefile publication date.

The profile provides Andrew’s physical description, last-known circumstances, and an investigating-agency contact number.

A casefile publication or website update is an informational event, not necessarily a new investigative development.

2024–2025: Continued public awareness

Missing People in America created an Andrew Jeffries entry on June 4, 2024, and records a page update on March 21, 2025.

The entry continues to describe his disappearance and lists the organization’s own reference number, 1377. This is not identified as a police case number.

Public discussions, including the Websleuths case discussion, have also continued. These discussions demonstrate ongoing interest but do not establish new evidence unless independently corroborated.

October 2026: Current publicly documented status

As of the latest research for this article, Andrew Preston Jeffries remains included in the West Virginia State Police missing-person database.

No publicly confirmed recent investigative breakthroughs were located. Specifically, no verified recent announcement was found concerning an arrest, identified remains, DNA identification, forensic genealogy result, or resolution of Andrew’s disappearance.

This reflects the available public record, not necessarily the full scope of ongoing law enforcement activity.

Conclusion: The Search for Answers Continues

Andrew Preston Jeffries disappeared in August 2018, leaving behind a series of unanswered questions.

His family reported that he left home without important personal belongings. His father subsequently saw him on a motorcycle with his girlfriend in Montrose. The motorcycle was later recovered abandoned in Barbour County.

What happened between that final documented sighting and the motorcycle’s discovery remains unknown.

The publicly documented circumstances do not establish whether Andrew experienced an accident, left voluntarily, encountered foul play, or disappeared for another reason.

The West Virginia State Police continues to maintain his missing-person listing, and information from anyone with firsthand knowledge could be important.

Anyone who remembers seeing Andrew, the motorcycle, or unusual activity around Cherry Fork Road in Montrose or Hunters Fork Road in Barbour County around August 2018 is encouraged to contact investigators.

Information about Andrew Preston Jeffries can be reported to the West Virginia State Police Philippi Detachment at 304-457-1101.

Tips should be provided directly to law enforcement rather than shared as unverified accusations on social media.

Andrew’s disappearance remains unresolved, and his loved ones deserve reliable answers about what happened to him.