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Robert Thomas Missing Person Case

Last seen in Gardena, California on Sep 6, 2009

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Victim Details

Dec 9, 2019

Mar 14, 2023

Robert

Thomas

75

58

75 inches

180 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Sep 6, 2009

Gardena

California

Los Angeles County

90247

No

68001

Gardena Police Department

Gardena

California

Los Angeles County

90247

1718 West 162nd Street, California

3102179670

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.gardenapd.org/

19-5737

Nov 6, 2019

Gardena Police Department

9639

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP62350) and 3 other sources
Robert Thomas, aged 58, went missing from Gardena, California, on September 6, 2009. At the time of his disappearance, there were few details available about the circumstances that led to his vanishing. His family has not heard from him since that date, and his case remains open.

Despite efforts to locate him, there has been no significant progress, and the case continues to be classified as a missing person investigation. Thomas is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), and authorities urge anyone with information to come forward to assist in solving this mystery.

This case is still unresolved, and Robert’s family, along with law enforcement, continues to seek answers regarding his whereabouts.
Last Seen: Sep 6, 2009

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP62350 | NamUs
  • Missing Children Data from NAMUS website - GitHubのGist
  • Archived Obituaries - Lakeview Memorial Funeral Home

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP151807
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP151807 • Found Sep 22, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'1" vs 6'3"
    Weight 100%194 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP84244
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP84244 • Found Sep 6, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–60 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8"–6'1" vs 6'3"
    Weight 90%207 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — West Hollywood, California - unidentified case UP119554
    John Doe — West Hollywood, California
    UP119554 • Found Mar 31, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'3"
    Weight 82%146 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79658
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP79658 • Found Jan 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'6"–5'11" vs 6'3"
    Weight 93%156 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP86642
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP86642 • Found Nov 9, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'5"–5'10" vs 6'3"
    Weight 100%160–180 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP159079
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP159079 • Found Apr 7, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'10" vs 6'3"
    Weight 65%132 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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