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Jan 03, 2018
Aug 12, 2020
Brandon
Cruz
48
25
68 inches
72 inches
190 lbs
210 lbs
White / Caucasian
Male
On April 14, 2003, a 25-year-old man named Brandon Cruz was last seen outside of his home in the Bronx, New York. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a White and Hispanic male, standing between 5'8" and 6'0" tall and weighing between 190 and 210 pounds. He had brown hair and brown eyes. Distinctive features included scars on the top of his head, his right arm, and his lower back. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unsettling, as it is believed that he was the victim of an alleged kidnapping. The New York City Police Department's Major Case Squad is the primary investigating agency, and a report was filed on April 15, 2003. The details of the alleged kidnapping that led to Brandon Cruz's disappearance remain scarce. The incident is said to have occurred right outside his residence in the Bronx, a fact that adds a layer of concern for his loved ones and the community. Despite the passage of time, the case has not seen significant breakthroughs, and information about potential suspects or motives has not been publicly released. The lack of new leads has left his family with unanswered questions and the continuous pain of not knowing what happened to him. The investigation into Brandon Cruz's disappearance is ongoing. His case is listed in national missing persons databases, and law enforcement continues to seek any information that could lead to a resolution. The passage of years has not diminished the hope of finding answers for Brandon and his family. The overview of this case is one of sudden and unexplained loss, with the central mystery being the alleged kidnapping that took him from his home. The lack of witnesses and concrete evidence has made this a challenging case for investigators from the outset.
Apr 14, 2003
Bronx
New York
Bronx County
264
New York City Police Department - Major Case Squad
Foxhurst
New York
Bronx County
10459
STEPHEN JONES
DETECTIVE
1086 Simpson Street, New York
7183788649
Local
Law Enforcement
2003-7001
2003-04-15
New York City Police Department - Major Case Squad
Brown
Brown
Brown
09/01/2026
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