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Samuel Chavez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Salinas, California on Jul 13, 2011

Victim Details

Apr 05, 2024

Apr 17, 2024

Samuel

Chavez

35

20

69 inches

175 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jul 13, 2011

Salinas

California

Monterey County

No

140449

Salinas Police Department

Salinas

California

Monterey County

93901

Sgt. Lane

222 Lincoln Avenue, California

8317587321

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.salinaspd.com/

11071307

Salinas Police Department

339

Black

Hazel

Hazel

07/19/2026


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Samuel Chavez, a 20-year-old male, was last seen on July 13, 2011, in Salinas, California. He is described as Hispanic, 5'9" tall, weighing 175 pounds, with black hair and hazel eyes. At the time of his disappearance, Samuel was wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans. He has distinguishing tattoos, including "Crystal" on his chest and "Salinas" on his back. Despite efforts by local authorities, there has been no further information regarding his whereabouts. Anyone ...
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Last Seen: Jul 13, 2011

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