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Shinobu Horie Missing Person Case

Last seen in Las Vegas, Nevada on Feb 17, 2001

Victim Details

Created

Oct 25, 2013

Case Added

Jul 30, 2024

First Name

Shinobu

Last Name

Horie

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

69 inches

Weight

155 lbs

Ethnicity

Asian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Feb 17, 2001

City

Las Vegas

State

Nevada

County

Clark County

Zip Code

Las Vegas

Agency ID

14437

Agency Name

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Agency City

Las Vegas

Agency State

Nevada

Agency County

Clark County

Agency Zip Code

89106

Agency Address

400 South Martin Luther King Boulevard, Nevada

Agency Phone

7028283111

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

www.lvmpd.com

Agency Case #

010419-0978

Agency Report Date

Apr 19, 2001

Primary Agency

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 14, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP22467) and 4 other sources

In the winter of 2001, a 64-year-old man of Japanese descent named Shinobu Horie vanished, leaving behind a case with few clues and lingering questions. On February 17, 2001, Mr. Horie was last seen, though the specific details of his activities or intended destination on that day remain largely unknown. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 5'9' and weighing approximately 155 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. It is noted that he wore glasses. The circumstances surrounding the day he went missing are disturbingly vague, adding to the difficulty of the investigation.

The official investigation into Shinobu Horie's disappearance is being handled by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open and is considered an endangered missing person case. The lack of available information has been a significant hurdle for law enforcement, and the circumstances of his disappearance have been described as suspicious. The case was officially reported to the police on April 19, 2001, two months after he was last seen.

Over two decades have passed since Shinobu Horie was last heard from, and his whereabouts are still unknown. The scarcity of details available to the public makes this a particularly challenging cold case. Investigators continue to seek any information that could lead to a breakthrough and bring answers to those affected by his disappearance. The case serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear under mysterious circumstances, leaving their loved ones in a state of perpetual uncertainty. The investigation into what happened to Shinobu Horie continues.
Last Seen: Feb 17, 2001

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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Missing Person / NamUs

Shinobu Horie - California Department of Justice

Shinobu Horie - The Charley Project

Shinobu Horie - Wikidata

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

75%Possible

John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada

UP156 • Found Jan 19, 2003

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Sex ✓Male

Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 64 when missing

Race 100%Asian

Location 100%Same area, same county

TimingFound 23 months after last seen

Height 0%5'1" vs 5'9"

Weight 90%132 lb vs 155 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

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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Shinobu Horie Missing Person Case

Last seen in Las Vegas, Nevada on Feb 17, 2001

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (4)

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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