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James Sellars Missing Person Case

Last seen in Carlsbad, California on Nov 29, 2005

Victim Details

Created

Feb 17, 2011

Case Added

Jan 12, 2024

Firstname

James

Lastname

Sellars

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

60 inches

Weight

210 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Nov 29, 2005

City

Carlsbad

State

California

County

San Diego County

Zip Code

92103

Agency ID

9708

Agency Name

San Diego Police Department

Agency City

San Diego

Agency State

California

Agency County

San Diego County

Agency Zip Code

92101

Agency Contact

Agency Address

1401 Broadway, California

Agency Phone

6195312000

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.sandiego.gov/police

Agency Case #

05-076824

Agency Report Date

1905-11-29

Primary Agency

San Diego Police Department

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

07/15/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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James Wayne Sellars, 59, went missing on November 29, 2005, after setting off on a solo fishing trip off the coast of San Diego, California. His fishing boat was later discovered by the U.S. Coast Guard, abandoned about five miles west of Mission Bay. Onboard, they found his flip-flops and wallet, but no trace of Sellars himself.

Sellars had a history of over-medicating, and authorities believe that he may have accidentally taken too much medication, causing him to fall overboard during ...

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Last Seen: Nov 29, 2005

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James Sellars Missing Person Case

Last seen in Carlsbad, California on Nov 29, 2005

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