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Robert Beach Missing Person Case

Last seen in Half Moon Bay, California on May 22, 1998

Victim Details

Created

Aug 28, 2019

Case Added

Aug 25, 2023

Firstname

Robert

Lastname

Beach

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

66 inches

Weight

160 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

May 22, 1998

City

Half Moon Bay

State

California

County

San Mateo County

Zip Code

94019

Tribal Land

Agency ID

61011

Agency Name

San Mateo County Sheriff's Office

Agency City

Redwood City

Agency State

California

Agency County

San Mateo County

Agency Zip Code

94063

Agency Contact

Carryn Barker

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

400 County Center, California

Agency Phone

6505991536

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

www.smcsheriff.com/contact-us

Agency Case #

98-143-14

Primary Agency

San Mateo County Sheriff's Office

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Solved

Last Updated

09/27/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Robert Beach, a 36-year-old male, was reported missing on May 22, 1998, from Half Moon Bay, California. Beach's disappearance has remained a mystery for over two decades, with the circumstances surrounding his case pointing to the possibility of an accident. Reports suggest that he may have been involved in a downed aircraft incident along the coast near Half Moon Bay. However, despite investigations, no conclusive evidence has been found to clarify the exact details of his disappearance. B ...

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Last Seen: May 22, 1998

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Plane feared lost at seaERIC RICE / Half Moon Bay Review / May 28 ...

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Robert Beach Missing Person Case

Last seen in Half Moon Bay, California on May 22, 1998

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