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Jose Sandoval-Rodriguez Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on Aug 1, 2017

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Victim Details

Aug 2, 2017

Oct 25, 2021

Jose

Sandoval-Rodriguez

28

19

69 inches

115 lbs

120 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Aug 1, 2017

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

33871

United States Park Police - San Francisco

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

94129

Steven Polianos

Detective

1217 Ralston Avenue, California

4155615510

Federal

Law Enforcement

https://www.nps.gov/subjects/uspp/san-francisco-field-office.htm

17064245

Aug 1, 2017

United States Park Police - San Francisco

10774

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP39339) and 4 other sources
Jose Sandoval-Rodriguez, a 19-year-old male, went missing on August 1, 2017, while swimming at Ocean Beach, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco, California. He was last seen wearing only a pair of black shorts when a powerful wave swept him out to sea. Despite rescue efforts and searches, his body was never recovered, and he is presumed to have drowned.

Sandoval-Rodriguez's case is classified as a "lost/injured missing" due to the circumstances of his disappearance. His family and authorities have been unable to locate him, but the case remains open, with agencies like the Golden Gate National Recreation Park Police encouraging anyone with information to come forward. His disappearance remains a tragedy for his loved ones, who continue to hope for closure.
Last Seen: Aug 1, 2017

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Jose Santos Sandoval-Rodriguez - California Department of Justice
  • U.S. Missing Persons - Doe Network
  • Jose Santos Sandoval-Rodriguez - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — Oakland, California
    UP160748 • Found Jul 7, 2022
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 19 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 20%5'3" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%132 lb vs 115–120 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

    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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