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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17820) and 3 other sources
Patrick Keoni Tanouye, a 30-year-old man, was last seen on September 27, 2012, in San Francisco, California. His roommates reported that he had not been in contact with anyone since that day. At the time of his disappearance, Tanouye stood 5'9" tall, weighed around 145 pounds, and had black hair and brown eyes. He was driving a black 1999 Dodge Dakota pickup truck, which also disappeared along with him. The truck had a California license plate number 5Y25836.

Few details are available about the circumstances surrounding Tanouye's disappearance, and he has not been heard from since. Despite multiple efforts by the authorities, including the San Francisco Police Department, no significant leads have emerged in the investigation. His case remains open and unresolved, with family and authorities seeking any information that might lead to his whereabouts.
Last Seen: Sep 27, 2012

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

80%Moderate
John Doe — Muir Beach, California - unidentified case UP14895
John Doe — Muir Beach, California
UP14895 • Found Mar 3, 2016
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 30 when missing
Race 100%Asian
Location 100%11 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 36%5'4" vs 5'9"
Weight 99%160 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Santa Clara, California - unidentified case UP129752
John Doe — Santa Clara, California
UP129752 • Found Jun 29, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 30 when missing
Location 90%47 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
Weight 57%188 lb vs 145 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Sausalito, California
UP17640 • Found Apr 28, 2013
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 30
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'9"

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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