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Sergio Noriega Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Jul 27, 1990

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Victim Details

May 15, 2013

Nov 17, 2021

Sergio

Noriega

54

18

63 inches

145 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 27, 1990

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

13545

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/

90-0650400

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Black

Black

Black

Sep 29, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP20273) and 6 other sources
Sergio Noriega, an 18-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on July 27, 1990, in Los Angeles, California. Standing 5'3" tall and weighing approximately 145 pounds, Sergio had black hair and black eyes. Unfortunately, very few details are available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance. He was last seen at his home, and he has not been heard from since. No information has surfaced to suggest what might have happened to him after that day.

His case is classified as a missing person case, and the Los Angeles Police Department continues to investigate, though there have been no significant developments over the years. There are no known identifiers such as fingerprints or dental records available for Sergio, which complicates the investigation.

Despite the lack of substantial leads, authorities and family members continue to hope for new information that could provide answers to his long-unsolved disappearance.
Last Seen: Jul 27, 1990

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Sergio Noriega - California Department of Justice
  • 988DMCA - Sergio Noriega - Doe Network
  • Sergio Noriega - The Charley Project
  • Steve Hurd / Portait of Sergio Noriega
  • Sergio Noriega | International Missing Persons Wiki | Fandom
  • Sergio Noriega – The Resource Center For Cold Case Missing ...

    • 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 — Placentia, California - unidentified case UP7685
    John Doe — Placentia, California
    UP7685 • Found Jan 7, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 22–30 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    85%Strong
    John Doe — California
    UP11421 • Found Jun 16, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 87%Est. 20 vs 18
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
    Weight 92%125 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP9714 • Found Sep 22, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–27 vs 18
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 8 weeks after last seen
    Height 52%5'7" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3894 • Found Jul 22, 1990
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–28 vs 18
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 52%5'7" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%151 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79003
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP79003 • Found Mar 8, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 31 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'3"
    Weight 99%160–180 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — California - unidentified case UP10871
    John Doe — California
    UP10871 • Found Sep 2, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 22 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'3"
    Weight 94%164 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP2984
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP2984 • Found May 14, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–43 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%107–140 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Tujunga, California
    UP3112 • Found Jun 13, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–26 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
    Weight 72%110 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — California
    UP3710 • Found Dec 19, 1993
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 93%Est. 22–32 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'6" vs 5'3"
    Weight 86%120 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — East Los Angeles, California
    UP3829 • Found Nov 4, 1991
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 15 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'3"
    Weight 69%108 lb vs 145 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black

    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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