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Michael Chien Missing Person Case

Last seen in Upland, California on Dec 18, 1996

Victim Details

Oct 24, 2016

Mar 19, 2024

Michael

Chien

52

23

60 inches

140 lbs

Asian

Male

Dec 18, 1996

Upland

California

San Bernardino County

91786

No

18961

Upland Police Department

Upland

California

San Bernardino County

91786

Steven Wyno

Detective

1499 West 13th Street, California

9099467624

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.ci.upland.ca.us/#Police

96-359-010

1996-12-24

Upland Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

No

07/19/2026


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Michael Shan Chien, a 23-year-old man, was last seen on December 18, 1996, at his mother's home in Upland, California. He was supposed to meet his family for Christmas shopping but never showed up and has not been heard from since. His vehicle, a white 1996 Nissan Maxima with Wisconsin license plates, was found abandoned in Ventura, California, a week after his disappearance. Authorities found no signs of foul play in the car.

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Last Seen: Dec 18, 1996

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  • Michael Shan Chien - The Charley Project
  • Michael S Chien | State of California - Department of Justice

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