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Luis Prado Perez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Salinas, California on Jul 30, 2016

Victim Details

Oct 25, 2016

Jan 12, 2024

Luis

Prado Perez

29

19

60 inches

140 lbs

150 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jul 30, 2016

Salinas

California

Monterey County

No

18964

Salinas Police Department

Salinas

California

Monterey County

93901

Vikki Balestra

Community Service Officer, Investigations

222 Lincoln Avenue, California

8317587321

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.salinaspd.com/

Salinas Police Department

Black

Green

Green

07/26/2026


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Luis Prado Perez, a 19-year-old from Salinas, California, was last seen on July 30, 2016. He had been on a road trip to the Six Flags Magic Mountain theme park with two friends. After their car experienced a flat tire near Templin Highway and Interstate 5 in Castaic, California, Luis reportedly walked away from the vehicle. His friends later returned home without him, and Luis has not been heard from since. Despite extensive efforts by the Salinas Police Department, his case remains unsolved, wi ...
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Last Seen: Jul 30, 2016

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  • Luis Prado - The Charley Project
  • Where is Luis? - The San Fernando Valley Sun
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