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Tony Cruz Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Diego, California on May 28, 2003

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Victim Details

Nov 29, 2013

Mar 25, 2022

Tony

Cruz

106

83

67 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

May 28, 2003

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92101

14582

San Diego Police Department

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92101

1401 Broadway, California

6195312000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.sandiego.gov/police

03-035025A

May 28, 2003

San Diego Police Department

Gray or Partially Gray

Gray

Gray

Oct 6, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22768) and 4 other sources
Tony Andrade Cruz, 83, was last seen on May 28, 2003, leaving his home in San Diego, California, around 6:00 to 8:00 a.m. He had reportedly gone to a nearby post office to mail some bills but never returned. Cruz, who used a cane or walker due to mobility issues, was a familiar figure in downtown San Diego and had previously traveled to places like Yuma, Arizona, and Ensenada, Mexico, though there were no signs he planned to visit those areas at the time of his disappearance.

Following his disappearance, authorities uncovered several suspicious activities, including the discovery that $25,000 in cash had been taken from his home, and a gun he owned was also missing. Additionally, checks totaling $48,000 were fraudulently cashed in Mexico, and his mailing address had been changed to a nonexistent one in Texas. Cruz's case remains unsolved, and he has not been seen or heard from since.
Last Seen: May 28, 2003

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Tony Andrade Cruz | City of San Diego Official Website
  • Antonio Andrade Cruz - The Charley Project
  • Tony Andrade Cruz | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Crime Stoppers offers $10K reward in disappearance – San Diego ...

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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.

    76%Possible
    John Doe — La Mesa, California - unidentified case UP64835
    John Doe — La Mesa, California
    UP64835 • Found Oct 31, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 95%Est. 68–82 vs 83 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 0%317 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP65509
    John Doe — San Diego, California
    UP65509 • Found Aug 1, 2019
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 86%Est. 70–80 vs 83 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
    Weight 78%134 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Gray
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3088
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3088 • Found May 4, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 65–85 vs 83 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 73%111 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 23 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 82%138 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Gray
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
    UP109282 • Found Nov 1, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 78–92 vs 83 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 78%89 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"
    Weight 82%138 lb vs 170 lb
    Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Gray
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Alpine, California
    UP55713 • Found Jan 8, 2004
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 83
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%24 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8"–6'0" vs 5'7"

    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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