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Gustavo Cruz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Des Moines, Iowa on Apr 01, 2008

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Gustavo Beranza Cruz was 31 years old when he was last seen in Des Moines, Iowa, on April 1, 2008. He is described as a White/Caucasian male, standing at 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing approximately 180 pounds at the time of his disappearance. He has black hair and brown eyes.

The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are not widely detailed in public sources. The case is being handled by the Des Moines Police Department and is listed under the agency case number 2008-33225. It ...Read More
Last Seen: Apr 01, 2008

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    Victim Details

    Aug 11, 2012

    Oct 27, 2022

    Gustavo

    Cruz

    47

    31

    68 inches

    180 lbs

    White / Caucasian

    Male

    Apr 01, 2008

    Des Moines

    Iowa

    Polk County

    12154

    Des Moines Police Department

    Des Moines

    Iowa

    Polk County

    50309

    Darren Cornwell

    Sgt

    25 East 1st Street, Iowa

    5152834864

    Local

    Law Enforcement

    2008-33225

    Des Moines Police Department

    Black

    Brown

    Brown

    05/21/2026


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