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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP40609) and 6 other sources
In the quiet, early hours of a Tuesday morning in Detroit, Michigan, 51-year-old Gregory Young was last seen at his home. It was around 1:00 a.m. on July 18, 2017, when he departed from his residence in the 5700 block of Newport, an area not far from I-94 and Chalmers Avenue. He rode away on a distinctive tan bicycle with large handlebars and large tires, disappearing into the night. At the time he went missing, Gregory was wearing black jeans and a black baseball cap adorned with a white letter 'D' on the front. He is described as a Black male with a dark complexion, standing at 5'10' and weighing 220 pounds. His family and friends have not seen or heard from him since that summer night.

Gregory was known to be in good physical and mental health at the time of his disappearance, which adds to the concern and mystery surrounding his case. He has multiple tattoos on his arms and chest. In the weeks that followed his disappearance, his case was shared with the public in the hopes that someone might have information about his whereabouts. Despite these efforts, police reported that they had not received any tips regarding his case. The lack of leads has made the search for answers increasingly difficult for his loved ones and investigators.

The circumstances of Gregory Young's disappearance remain unclear, and few details have emerged since he was last seen. The case is a painful example of the ambiguous loss that families of missing persons endure, a state of limbo with no clear answers or resolution. The investigation into his disappearance continues, with law enforcement and his family still hoping for a breakthrough that will bring him home. The central facts remain the same: a man on a bicycle who vanished from his neighborhood in the middle of the night, leaving behind a life and a family who await his return.

Last Seen: Jul 18, 2017

Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP17123 • Found Sep 22, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 51
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 5'10"–5'11"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP61455 • Found Nov 1, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'2" vs 5'10"–5'11"
80%Moderate
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP53194
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP53194 • Found Oct 26, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 28–53 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–6'0" vs 5'10"–5'11"
78%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP75179
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP75179 • Found Jul 14, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–70 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 52%6'3" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Weight 100%214 lb vs 220 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — Highland Park, Michigan
UP17205 • Found Nov 8, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 51
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 68%6'2"–6'8" vs 5'10"–5'11"
76%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP106113 • Found May 28, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Weight 100%199 lb vs 220 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP56038
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP56038 • Found Mar 10, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 50–90 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 months after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Flint, Michigan
UP154340 • Found Sep 11, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 86%60 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 84%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'10"–5'11"
75%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP106116 • Found Jul 31, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Weight 75%170 lb vs 220 lb
Hair 40%Bald vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan - unidentified case UP109411
John Doe — Detroit, Michigan
UP109411 • Found Jul 19, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%6'1" vs 5'10"–5'11"
Weight 13%120 lb vs 220 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black

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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