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Gabriela Escobar Missing Person Case

Last seen in Colton, California on Apr 15, 1998

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May 13, 2022

Gabriela

Escobar

49

21

63 inches

125 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

Apr 15, 1998

Colton

California

San Bernardino County

92324

33894

Colton Police Department

Colton

California

San Bernardino County

92324

650 North La Cadena Drive, California

9093705000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.coltonpd.org/

919803397

Colton Police Department

Brown

Green

Green

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP39437) and 4 other sources
Gabriela Escobar, a 21-year-old woman from Colton, California, was last seen on April 15, 1998. That morning, she was dropped off at her workplace, a restaurant called Taco's Puebla on North La Cadena Drive, just before it opened for the day. When the restaurant owner arrived shortly after, the scene was alarming—doors were unlocked, the lights and oven were on, but Gabriela was nowhere to be found. She disappeared without leaving a trace, and none of her friends or family have heard from her since.

Gabriela left behind an infant daughter, adding to the mystery and heartache surrounding her case. Despite searches and investigations, there have been no significant breakthroughs, and her case remains unsolved. Authorities initially treated the case as a missing person, but given the strange circumstances and the length of her disappearance, foul play is now suspected.

Gabriela's physical description notes that she stood at 5'3" and weighed around 125 pounds. She had brown hair, green eyes, and distinguishing features including a scar from a C-section and a mole above one of her knees. Her family has spent decades without answers, and the Colton Police Department reopened the case in recent years, hoping to generate new leads. Her disappearance remains one of Colton's longest-running cold cases, with investigators urging anyone with information to come forward.
Last Seen: Apr 15, 1998

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Colton police looking for mother missing since 1998
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP39437 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Missing Children Data from NAMUS website - GitHubのGist
  • Colton Cold Case Involving Missing 21-Year-Old Single Mom Has ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    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.

    78%Possible
    Jane Doe — Oceanside, California - unidentified case UP11738
    Jane Doe — Oceanside, California
    UP11738 • Found Aug 11, 1999
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 86%61 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'1" vs 5'3"
    Weight 91%143 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Boulevard, California - unidentified case UP55962
    Jane Doe — Boulevard, California
    UP55962 • Found Aug 1, 2002
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 72%114 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'3"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    Jane Doe — Palm Springs, California - unidentified case UP161439
    Jane Doe — Palm Springs, California
    UP161439 • Found Jul 18, 2004
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 93%Est. 28–42 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 89%49 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'3"
    Weight 83%102 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    76%Possible
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California - unidentified case UP91724
    Jane Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP91724 • Found Apr 20, 2022
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%55 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'3" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%125–140 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Carlsbad, California
    UP56661 • Found Apr 28, 1999
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 85%64 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Helendale, California - unidentified case UP906
    Jane Doe — Helendale, California
    UP906 • Found Sep 5, 2002
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 100%Est. 15–22 vs 21 when missing
    Location 90%46 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Camp Pendleton South, California
    UP152658 • Found Sep 11, 2001
    View case
    Sex ✓Female
    Age 93%Est. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 87%58 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%125 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    75%Possible
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP158123
    Jane Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP158123 • Found Apr 10, 2026
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    Sex ✓Female
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 21 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 87%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'7" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%120 lb vs 125 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green

    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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