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Joseph Bruce, Sr. Missing Person Case

Last seen in Devils Lake, North Dakota on Jun 25, 2018

Victim Details

Jul 08, 2018

Jan 08, 2024

Joseph

Bruce, Sr.

46

38

73 inches

74 inches

200 lbs

American Indian / Alaska Native

Male

Jun 25, 2018

Devils Lake

North Dakota

Ramsey County

No

39206

Devils Lake Police Department

Devils Lake

North Dakota

Ramsey County

58301

222 Walnut Street West, North Dakota

7016620700

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.dvlnd.com/departments/police.html

DLPD18-00593

Devils Lake Police Department

na

Black

Brown

Brown

Yes

07/17/2026


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Joseph Bruce, Sr., a 38-year-old American Indian/Alaska Native man, was last known to have contact on June 25, 2018, while he was in Devils Lake, North Dakota. According to NamUs, he spoke with his girlfriend by phone at about 10:00 a.m. that day. After that call, there was reportedly no further activity on his phone and no further contact with his family. NamUs lists his case as MP51014 and identifies the Devils Lake Police Department as the investigating agency.

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