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Salvador Cejas Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on Jul 6, 1997

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Victim Details

Nov 7, 2012

Oct 10, 2023

Salvador

Cejas

66

37

62 inches

63 inches

125 lbs

130 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 6, 1997

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

No

12603

San Francisco Police Department

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

94158

Michael Horan

Sergeant, Special Victims Unit - Missing Persons

1245 3rd Street, 6th floor, California

4155530123

Local

Law Enforcement

https://sanfranciscopolice.org/

97-0916802

San Francisco Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 1, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP18028) and 5 other sources
Salvador Cejas, a 37-year-old man, was last seen on July 6, 1997, in San Francisco, California. At the time of his disappearance, Cejas stood 5'2" tall, weighed approximately 125 pounds, and had black hair and brown eyes. Few details about the circumstances leading to his disappearance have been disclosed, but foul play is suspected. Authorities have treated the case as an endangered missing person due to the suspicious nature of his disappearance.

Despite investigations by the San Francisco Police Department, Cejas has never been located, and his case remains unsolved. There are no known identifiers, such as dental or DNA records, available to assist with the investigation. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact law enforcement.

Efforts to gather more information continue, as his case has become one of the many long-term cold cases in the San Francisco area.
Last Seen: Jul 6, 1997

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Salvador Cejas | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • Salvador Cejas - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP18028
  • Salvador Cejas - International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • 2093DMCA - Salvador Cejas - Doe Network

    • 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.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Tiburon, California
    UP7084 • Found Aug 20, 1999
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 28–40 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'6" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 100%130 lb vs 125–130 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146037
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP146037 • Found Oct 10, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%3 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 17 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 100%127 lb vs 125–130 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Salinas, California - unidentified case UP99259
    John Doe — Salinas, California
    UP99259 • Found Mar 27, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 79%86 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 100%114 lb vs 125–130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Sonoma, California
    UP85570 • Found Jan 16, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–65 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3"–5'6" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Rio Vista, California
    UP147996 • Found Feb 12, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 88%52 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 100%137 lb vs 125–130 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP125517
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP125517 • Found Feb 11, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 42%Est. 18–32 vs 37
    Race 100%White
    Location 91%45 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 100%125 lb vs 125–130 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Millbrae, California - unidentified case UP16409
    John Doe — Millbrae, California
    UP16409 • Found Feb 23, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 83%Est. 60–80 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%13 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 20 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'7" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 100%120 lb vs 125–130 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Leandro, California - unidentified case UP54628
    John Doe — San Leandro, California
    UP54628 • Found Oct 15, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 19 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Wilton, California - unidentified case UP16897
    John Doe — Wilton, California
    UP16897 • Found Apr 2, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 37 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%84 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 87%151 lb vs 125–130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP59957 • Found Apr 5, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 98%Est. 38–52 vs 37
    Race 100%White
    Location 40%350 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%4'10"–5'1" vs 5'2"–5'3"
    Weight 89%150–160 lb vs 125–130 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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