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Roger Sandberg Missing Person Case

Last seen in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Nov 1, 1980

Victim Details

Created

Aug 16, 2016

Case Added

Jan 23, 2024

First Name

Roger

Last Name

Sandberg

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

69 inches

Weight

160 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Nov 1, 1980

City

Minneapolis

State

Minnesota

County

Hennepin County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

105175

Agency Name

Minneapolis Police Department

Agency City

Minneapolis

Agency State

Minnesota

Agency County

Hennepin County

Agency Zip Code

55415

Agency Address

350 South 5th Street Room 130, Minnesota

Agency Phone

6126732345

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

16-364741

Primary Agency

Minneapolis Police Department

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

Last Updated

Oct 4, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP34807) and 6 other sources

Roger Bruce Sandberg, aged 28 at the time of his disappearance, was last seen in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on November 1, 1980. Not much is known about the events leading up to his disappearance, leaving many aspects of the case shrouded in mystery. Sandberg had been hospitalized in October 1980, shortly before he went missing, and the last known photograph of him was taken in early November of that year. Despite this, there are no confirmed details regarding his exact whereabouts in Minneapolis at the time he vanished.

At the time of his disappearance, Roger was described as a white male, standing 5'9" tall, weighing approximately 160 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. However, there is little additional information about distinguishing marks, the clothing he wore, or other personal items he may have had with him. His case is cataloged in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), but few developments have been reported over the years, leaving his case unsolved to this day.

Efforts to uncover what happened to Roger Sandberg have been ongoing, with investigators continuing to seek leads. His case remains open, and the Minneapolis Police Department is the primary agency handling the investigation. However, due to the limited details and lack of new evidence, his disappearance continues to perplex authorities and his loved ones. Despite the passage of more than four decades, Roger Sandberg’s case still lacks resolution, making it one of the many long-standing missing person cases in Minnesota.
Last Seen: Nov 1, 1980

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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Missing Person / NamUs

Roger Sandberg - Facebook

POLICE AND CRIME - St Louis Park Historical Society

MN - Roger Bruce Sandberg, 28, Minneapolis, 1 Nov 1980

Roger Duane Sandberg Obituary | 1936 - 2025 | Minnesota Star ...

Roger Sandberg (Whitman County Superior Court Washington ...

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

82%Moderate

John Doe — Minneapolis, Minnesota

UP124186 • Found Sep 25, 1995

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 28 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%Same area, same county

TimingFound 15 years after last seen

Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"

Weight 100%156 lb vs 160 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

82%Moderate

John Doe — Minneapolis, Minnesota

UP763 • Found Dec 16, 2003

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 28 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%Same area, same county

TimingFound 23 years after last seen

Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"

Weight 84%131 lb vs 160 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

77%Possible

John Doe — St Paul, Minnesota

UP148173 • Found May 23, 2025

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 28 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%10 mi away, same state

TimingFound 45 years after last seen

Height 84%5'7" vs 5'9"

Weight 100%154 lb vs 160 lb

76%Possible

John Doe — Battle Lake, Minnesota

UP16212 • Found May 1, 2005

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 28 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 65%149 mi away, same state

TimingFound 24 years after last seen

Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"

Weight 100%160 lb vs 160 lb

Hair 100%Brown vs Brown

Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

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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Roger Sandberg Missing Person Case

Last seen in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Nov 1, 1980

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (6)

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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