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Thomas James Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Jun 18, 1998

Victim Details

Mar 03, 2013

Nov 17, 2021

Thomas

James

69

41

68 inches

145 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 18, 1998

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

91608

13183

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

98-1116940

1998-06-19

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Black

Brown

Brown

07/26/2026


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Thomas James, a 41-year-old man, was last seen on June 18, 1998, in Los Angeles, California. At the time of his disappearance, he was living with his mother in the Los Feliz district and had been employed as a tram driver at Universal Studios for 15 years. Known as a dedicated employee, he had received accolades for his work, including an "Employee of the Year" award.

On the day he went missing, James's 1997 Nissan was discovered abandoned in Burbank, California, on July ...
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Last Seen: Jun 18, 1998

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  • Thomas James - The Charley Project
  • Tram Driver Disappearance Probed - Los Angeles Times
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