Family Pleads for Answers on Missing Man After Night Out in Fells Point

27-year-old Branson Oduor went missing after grabbing drinks with a friend in Baltimore's Fells Point neighborhood.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 1:30am

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An extreme close-up photograph of an electric bicycle's frame and wheels, the only physical evidence found so far in the search for Branson Oduor, captured with a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background to create a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.The discovery of Branson Oduor's electric bike in the Harbor East area has provided a glimmer of hope, but also deepened the mystery surrounding his unexplained disappearance.Baltimore Today

The family of 27-year-old Branson Oduor is pleading for answers on his whereabouts after he went missing following a night out with a friend in Baltimore's Fells Point neighborhood on Friday. Oduor's girlfriend, Emily Costa, said she last heard from him around 11:18 p.m. that night, and his phone has been dead since. Police have confirmed that Oduor's electric bike, which he was riding that night, was found in the nearby Harbor East area on Tuesday, but they have not been able to locate him.

Why it matters

Oduor's disappearance has left his family and community deeply concerned, as they search for any clues about what may have happened to him. The case highlights the challenges of missing persons investigations, especially when there are limited leads or witnesses, and underscores the need for the public's help in providing any information that could aid the search.

The details

According to Oduor's girlfriend, Emily Costa, the last text she received from him was around 11:18 p.m. on Friday night. The next morning, she tried to reach him but his phone was no longer working. Costa went to Oduor's home, but he did not answer the door. She then filed a missing persons report with the Baltimore Police Department on Sunday. Police have confirmed that Oduor's electric bike, which he was riding that night, was found in the Harbor East area on Tuesday, but they have not been able to locate him. Surveillance footage from a local bar, 'The Horse You Came In On Saloon,' shows Oduor on Thames Street around 2:15 a.m. on Saturday, appearing to be stumbling a bit. The bar owner said they closed around 1:30 a.m. and Oduor left with the other patrons at that time.

  • Oduor was last heard from around 11:18 p.m. on Friday, April 5, 2026.
  • Oduor's electric bike was found in the Harbor East area on Tuesday, April 8, 2026.

The players

Branson Oduor

A 27-year-old man who went missing after a night out with a friend in Baltimore's Fells Point neighborhood.

Emily Costa

Oduor's girlfriend of a year and a half, who reported him missing after not hearing from him for an extended period.

Millicent Obongo

Oduor's mother, who is pleading for any information on her son's whereabouts.

The Horse You Came In On Saloon

A bar in Fells Point that released surveillance footage showing Oduor on the night he went missing.

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What they’re saying

“The last text I received from him was like 11:18 p.m. The next morning, I think he sent me something, and then I tried responding (but) it didn't go through. I figured his phone died and he was just sleeping it off and had gone home.”

— Emily Costa, Oduor's girlfriend

“It's a nightmare knowing that your son is missing and you're doing everything you can, but nothing. I'm just pleading for anybody who (has) any information. If they saw him somewhere, walking or whatever happened, just to know where he is and his safety. We just want him home safe. That's our goal. If he's anywhere with somebody, somebody is holding him, please, just give us a call. We are willing to do whatever it takes to bring him home safe.”

— Millicent Obongo, Oduor's mother

What’s next

Police have asked anyone with information on Oduor's whereabouts to contact them by calling 410-396-2499 or 911.

The takeaway

Oduor's disappearance has left his family and community deeply concerned, as they search for any clues about what may have happened to him. The case highlights the challenges of missing persons investigations and underscores the need for the public's help in providing any information that could aid the search.