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Gregory Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oakland, California on Dec 20, 1988

Victim Details

Created

Oct 22, 2018

Case Added

Feb 5, 2020

First Name

Gregory

Last Name

Smith

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

71 inches

Weight

155 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Dec 20, 1988

City

Oakland

State

California

County

Alameda County

Agency ID

41502

Agency Name

Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

Agency City

Saint Paul

Agency State

Minnesota

Agency County

Ramsey County

Agency Zip Code

55106

Agency Address

1430 Maryland Avenue, Minnesota

Agency Phone

6517937000

Agency Jurisdiction

State

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

2017-756

Primary Agency

Minnesota Bureau of Criminal Apprehension

Case Contributors

10590

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 9, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP52957) and 3 other sources

Gregory Smith, a 33-year-old man, was last seen on December 20, 1988, in Oakland, California. Smith had recently been released from the California Department of Corrections earlier that year and has not been seen or heard from since his disappearance. Despite efforts to locate him, no further details regarding his whereabouts have surfaced.

At the time of his disappearance, Smith was described as being 5'11" tall, weighing 155 pounds, with brown hair. His case remains unsolved, and authorities are still seeking any information that could provide answers regarding his disappearance.
Last Seen: Dec 20, 1988

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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Missing Person / NamUs #MP52957 | NamUs

Man Gets 2 Life Terms in Woman's Slaying - Los Angeles Times

Unsolved Cases | Humboldt County, CA - Official Website

Gregory Smith Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oakland, California on Dec 20, 1988

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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