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Robert Tellez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Artesia, California on May 26, 2015

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Victim Details

Jul 23, 2015

Jan 12, 2024

Robert

Tellez

69

58

65 inches

68 inches

155 lbs

165 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 26, 2015

Artesia

California

Los Angeles County

16972

Los Angeles County Sheriff

Monterey Park

California

,

015-10321-1348-400

May 27, 2015

Los Angeles County Sheriff

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29557) and 4 other sources
Robert Tellez, a 58-year-old disabled Navy veteran, was last seen on May 26, 2015, when he left an assisted living facility in Artesia, California. Tellez, who was between 5'5" and 5'8" tall and weighed approximately 155 to 165 pounds, had gray or partially gray hair at the time of his disappearance. Despite efforts to locate him, no substantial leads have emerged regarding his whereabouts. His case remains unresolved, and authorities continue to seek any information that may help bring closure.

If you have any information, you are encouraged to contact the relevant authorities.
Last Seen: May 26, 2015

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Missing Person Robert Tellez California 2015 - Veteran Doe
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP29557 | NamUs
  • Missing Persons Unidentified Persons Blog - Veteran Doe
  • mapping police violence: data - GitHub Gist

    • 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.

    85%Strong
    John Doe — Bellflower, California
    UP14872 • Found Oct 16, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 60 vs 58
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    Weight 70%115 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP15654
    John Doe — California
    UP15654 • Found Jul 9, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%36 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'0" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    Weight 100%141 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP77704
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP77704 • Found Dec 31, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'8" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP55211
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP55211 • Found Jan 16, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    Weight 79%198 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 58 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17010
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17010 • Found Jul 28, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    Weight 99%182 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP15982
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP15982 • Found Jun 26, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'10" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    Weight 85%127 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP53461 • Found Mar 30, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 58
    Race 100%White
    Location 77%93 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    Weight 85%127 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 58 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    Weight 100%180–190 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP101827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP101827 • Found Feb 10, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 58 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'5"–5'8"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    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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