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Shane Anest Missing Person Case

Last seen in Pleasanton, California on Sep 8, 2003

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Victim Details

Jul 6, 2018

Aug 10, 2023

Shane

Anest

45

22

70 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 8, 2003

Pleasanton

California

Alameda County

No

38829

Pleasanton Police Department

Pleasanton

California

Alameda County

94566

4833 Bernal Avenue, California

9259315100

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.cityofpleasantonca.gov/gov/depts/police/default.asp

03-5793

Pleasanton Police Department

10433

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 17, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP50967) and 8 other sources
Shane Anest, a 22-year-old man, was last seen on September 8, 2003, at the Archstone Apartments in Pleasanton, California. He had a distinctive appearance, with brown hair, brown eyes, and tattoos—a deck of cards on his chest and the letter "S" on his right shoulder. Standing at 5'10" and weighing 170 pounds, Shane disappeared under unclear circumstances. Although he had a prior arrest record for drug-related charges, including DUI, his family insists that he had turned his life around at the time, securing a job and maintaining a relationship.

Initially, it was speculated that Shane might have been running from legal trouble, but his mother strongly believes his disappearance was not voluntary. All outstanding warrants against him were cleared after his disappearance, and there have been no significant developments since. His case remains unsolved, with few clues available regarding what may have happened to him.

The Pleasanton Police Department continues to investigate, and Shane's family remains hopeful for answers.
Last Seen: Sep 8, 2003

Links to Additional Sources (8)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP50967
  • Shane M. Anest | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • Shane M. Anest - The Charley Project
  • East Bay police revisit decade-old mystery of missing man with age ...
  • Pleasanton Police Release Sketch of Man Missing Since 2003 - Patch
  • Sketch Released Of Pleasanton Man Missing For 10 Years
  • Pleasanton police searching for man missing for nearly 10 years
  • Pleasanton Police Seeking Shane Anest, Missing Since 2003 - Patch

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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.

    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP7082 • Found Aug 21, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%36 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Brisbane, California - unidentified case UP12987
    John Doe — Brisbane, California
    UP12987 • Found Sep 17, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%175 lb vs 170 lb
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California - unidentified case UP7083
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP7083 • Found Dec 12, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–25 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%36 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Santa Clara, California - unidentified case UP129752
    John Doe — Santa Clara, California
    UP129752 • Found Jun 29, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 22 when missing
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
    Weight 99%188 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Napa, California
    UP69733 • Found Dec 14, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 28–42 vs 22 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'0"–6'3" vs 5'10"

    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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