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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP17608) and 6 other sources
Robert Bruce Clements, a 21-year-old male, was last seen on December 2, 1980, in Los Angeles, California. At the time of his disappearance, Clements stood 6'4" tall, weighed between 190 and 200 pounds, and had blond hair and blue eyes. He had several distinguishing features, including a scar on his upper right arm, a discoloration on his back, and was missing a toe on his left foot.

Despite extensive efforts to locate him, no significant information has emerged regarding his whereabouts since that day. Clements' case remains open and is classified as endangered missing, though the details surrounding his disappearance are sparse. His case continues to be listed in national databases such as NamUs, and the Los Angeles Police Department remains the primary investigating agency.

Given the limited information available and the passage of time, authorities are still hopeful for new leads that could bring closure to his case.

Last Seen: Dec 2, 1980

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 — Long Beach, California
UP4240 • Found Apr 18, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–26 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%20 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'3" vs 6'4"
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
78%Possible
John Doe — Rancho Palos Verdes, California - unidentified case UP3357
John Doe — Rancho Palos Verdes, California
UP3357 • Found Jan 23, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 20 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'4"
Weight 100%183 lb vs 190–200 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Blond
Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — Pomona, California - unidentified case UP3876
John Doe — Pomona, California
UP3876 • Found Nov 29, 1990
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 14–24 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 95%28 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 100%6'0"–6'3" vs 6'4"
Weight 99%220–250 lb vs 190–200 lb
Hair 10%Black vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
78%Possible
John Doe — California
UP4265 • Found Oct 10, 1983
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–38 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%6'1" vs 6'4"
Weight 89%160 lb vs 190–200 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
77%Possible
John Doe — Pasadena, California
UP3957 • Found Aug 31, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 23–29 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 68%6'1" vs 6'4"
Weight 100%185 lb vs 190–200 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Lakewood, California
UP3990 • Found Mar 17, 1989
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 68%6'7" vs 6'4"
Weight 100%183 lb vs 190–200 lb
Hair 50%Brown vs Blond
Eyes 0%Brown vs Blue
77%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP4191 • Found Sep 26, 1985
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
76%Possible
John Doe — Altadena, California
UP3108 • Found Sep 19, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 99%13 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 84%5'10"–6'2" vs 6'4"
76%Possible
John Doe — San Pedro, California
UP4251 • Found Apr 1, 1984
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Sex ✓Male
Age 67%Est. 28–50 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%23 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%6'3" vs 6'4"
Weight 68%140 lb vs 190–200 lb
76%Possible
John Doe — California
UP4319 • Found Dec 8, 1981
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–25 vs 21 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 20%5'10" vs 6'4"
Hair 100%Blond vs Blond

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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