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John Montoya Missing Person Case

Last seen in Whittier, California on Jan 01, 2009

Victim Details

Mar 12, 2014

May 14, 2020

John

Montoya

80

63

69 inches

200 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jan 01, 2009

Whittier

California

Los Angeles County

90601

No

23069

Whittier Police Department

Whittier

California

Los Angeles County

90602

13200 Penn Street, California

5625679200

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofwhittier.org/government/police

12-4019

Whittier Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

07/15/2026


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John Montoya, a 63-year-old man, was last seen on January 1, 2009, in Whittier, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was staying at the First United Methodist Church in Whittier and was known to live a transient lifestyle. Montoya was often seen in local parks and possibly in nearby cities such as Bell or Downey. His disappearance was concerning because it was unusual for his family to lose track of him for such an extended period. Montoya, described as Hispanic with gray hair, stood ...
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Last Seen: Jan 01, 2009

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