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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP43520) and 8 other sources
Anita Anne Qvist, a 15-year-old girl, was last seen on January 1, 1979, in San Francisco, California. Her family had last interacted with her at a family event around that time. Although she was briefly in contact with relatives over the phone in 1984, no further communication has been made since then, and her whereabouts remain unknown.

Anita was described as standing 5'8" tall, weighing around 150 pounds, with blonde hair and blue eyes. Despite some uncertainty about the exact circumstances of her disappearance, there are no known clues that definitively indicate what might have happened to her. Authorities have categorized her case as endangered missing due to the lack of contact and the prolonged time that has passed without any updates.

Her case remains unsolved, and any information about her disappearance is being handled by the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office. Investigators and missing persons organizations continue to seek leads to help resolve her case.

Last Seen: Jan 1, 1979

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

85%Strong
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5857 • Found Feb 20, 1979
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 14–25 vs 15
Race 100%White
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%162 lb vs 150 lb
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
77%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5956 • Found Nov 9, 2003
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Sex ✓Female
Age 99%Est. 40–50 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 25 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 65%190 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
76%Possible
Jane Doe — San Francisco, California
UP5906 • Found Jan 7, 1985
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Sex ✓Female
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 15 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
Weight 65%110 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond

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.