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Yue Yip Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on Nov 20, 1989

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Victim Details

Apr 21, 2017

Dec 1, 2023

Yue

Yip

80

44

66 inches

145 lbs

Asian

Male

Nov 20, 1989

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

33463

San Francisco Police Department

San Francisco

California

,

89-1520504

San Francisco Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP37942) and 5 other sources
Yue Yip, aged 44, was last seen on November 20, 1989, in San Francisco, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as an Asian male with black hair and brown eyes, standing 5'6" tall and weighing approximately 145 pounds. Very little information is available regarding the circumstances of Yip’s disappearance, and no specific details about what he was wearing or carrying at the time have been documented.

Despite his case being classified as endangered missing, there have been no significant developments or leads over the years. Yue Yip’s dental records are available, but no DNA or fingerprint information has been collected. The San Francisco Police Department continues to handle the investigation, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact them.

His case remains unsolved, and he has not been heard from since the day he went missing. Investigators are still seeking any tips or information that could help close the case.
Last Seen: Nov 20, 1989

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Yue Yip - Missing Person - California Department of Justice
  • Yue Yip - The Charley Project
  • 2018DMCA - Yue Yip - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP37942 | NamUs
  • U.S. Missing Persons - Doe Network

    • 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.

    88%Strong
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP11865 • Found Jun 1, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–45 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%140 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — San Bruno, California
    UP10648 • Found Jul 19, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 84%171 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California - unidentified case UP72097
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP72097 • Found Jul 23, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 31 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 99%160–170 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Vallejo, California
    UP142534 • Found Jul 31, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 35 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%135 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Santa Clara, California - unidentified case UP129838
    John Doe — Santa Clara, California
    UP129838 • Found Sep 14, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 32 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%140–142 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP5954 • Found Mar 25, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 82%Est. 60–80 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'3" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%155 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — California
    UP11864 • Found Apr 29, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 30–40 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 95%28 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 17 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 34%200 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP131998
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP131998 • Found Oct 20, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 44 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 92%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 35 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 61%186 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Hayward, California
    UP17615 • Found Feb 10, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 44 when missing
    Location 97%20 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%147 lb vs 145 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Alameda, California - unidentified case UP17616
    John Doe — Alameda, California
    UP17616 • Found Jun 9, 1994
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 80%Est. 28–42 vs 44 when missing
    Location 100%8 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    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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