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Matthew Whitmer Missing Person Case

Last seen in Hercules, California on Nov 15, 2007

Victim Details

Created

Mar 31, 2011

Case Added

Apr 10, 2024

Firstname

Matthew

Lastname

Whitmer

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

70 inches

Height To

72 inches

Weight

155 lbs

Weight To

165 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Nov 15, 2007

City

Hercules

State

California

County

Contra Costa County

Zip Code

94547

Tribal Land

Agency ID

9858

Agency Name

Pinole Police Department

Agency City

Pinole

Agency State

California

Agency County

Contra Costa County

Agency Zip Code

94564

Agency Contact

Agency Address

880 Tennent Avenue, California

Agency Phone

5107258950

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.ci.pinole.ca.us/city_government/police

Agency Case #

H07-22675

Primary Agency

Hercules Police Department

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Blue

Right Eye Color

Blue

Last Updated

07/16/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Matthew Chase Whitmer, a 20-year-old from Hercules, California, was last seen in the early morning hours of November 15, 2007, at his home. Matthew had a long history of mental health struggles, including schizophrenia and past suicide attempts. On the day of his disappearance, his family noted he had left home sometime before 6:30 a.m. His car was later found parked near the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, with his wallet, identification, and wet clothes inside.

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Last Seen: Nov 15, 2007

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Matthew Whitmer Missing Person Case

Last seen in Hercules, California on Nov 15, 2007

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