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Michael Johnson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oakland, California on Mar 20, 2024

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Victim Details

Created

May 10, 2024

Case Added

May 13, 2024

First Name

Michael

Last Name

Johnson

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

72 inches

Weight

200 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Mar 20, 2024

City

Oakland

State

California

County

Alameda County

Zip Code

94606

Tribal Land

Agency ID

143153

Agency Name

Oakland Police Department

Agency City

Oakland

Agency State

California

Agency County

Alameda County

Agency Zip Code

94607

Agency Address

455 7th Street, California

Agency Phone

5102383641

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.oaklandca.gov/departments/police

Agency Case #

24-020758

Agency Report Date

Apr 27, 2024

Primary Agency

Oakland Police Department

Case Contributors

266

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 2, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP121863) and 4 other sources

Michael Wayne Johnson, age 63, was last seen on March 20, 2024, in Oakland, California. According to reports, Johnson, who requires medication, was last known to frequent local casinos, where he often played cards and gambled. He has ties to both Oakland and San Francisco. His girlfriend reported him missing after his sudden disappearance, and he was last seen driving a 2011 burgundy Ford minivan with California license plate number 9GWD029.

Authorities are actively searching for Michael, and the Oakland Police Department has urged anyone with information to contact their Missing Persons Unit. His disappearance has raised concerns due to his medical needs, and law enforcement is seeking public assistance to locate him.
Last Seen: Mar 20, 2024

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

76%Possible

John Doe — Los Angeles, California

UP151807 • Found Sep 22, 2025

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 63 when missing

Race 100%Black

Location 41%336 mi away, same state

TimingFound 18 months after last seen

Height 100%6'1" vs 6'0"

Weight 100%194 lb vs 200 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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Michael Johnson Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oakland, California on Mar 20, 2024

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (4)

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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