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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP9748) and 2 other sources
Arturo Flores Vasquez, age 35, was last seen on February 5, 1998, in San Ysidro, California, the day before his 36th birthday. He was with a friend and possibly another man in a van when he called his girlfriend, telling her he would be home shortly. However, Arturo never arrived, and no one has heard from him since.

A few days later, the van he had been traveling in was found abandoned in the parking lot of an apartment complex, but no other clues were discovered. At the time of his disappearance, Arturo was wearing a blue short-sleeved shirt, Levi’s jeans, and a blue jacket. He is described as a Hispanic male, 5'11", weighing between 230-240 pounds, with brown hair and black eyes. He also went by the nickname "Cuete."

The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and the San Diego Police Department continues to investigate the case. Despite the passage of time, Arturo’s family and authorities are still hoping for new information that might help solve his case.

Last Seen: Feb 5, 1998

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 — San Ysidro, California
UP89850 • Found Jan 29, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 86%190 lb vs 230–240 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Black vs Black
80%Moderate
John Doe — Chula Vista, California
UP2664 • Found Sep 23, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 10 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 91%196 lb vs 230–240 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP54015
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP54015 • Found Mar 10, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%Same area, same county
TimingFound 17 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'11"
Weight 69%160–170 lb vs 230–240 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Borrego Springs, California
UP56201 • Found Apr 9, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 86%62 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'11"
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — El Centro, California - unidentified case UP59276
John Doe — El Centro, California
UP59276 • Found May 25, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%87 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10" vs 5'11"
Weight 69%170 lb vs 230–240 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
77%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP56671 • Found Feb 17, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 35
Location 98%16 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 days after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–6'0" vs 5'11"
76%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP110585
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP110585 • Found Oct 14, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–35 vs 35 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%215 lb vs 230–240 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Vista, California
UP76365 • Found Nov 26, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 90%47 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 68%5'8" vs 5'11"
Weight 100%255 lb vs 230–240 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP56199 • Found May 3, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 35 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"
Weight 79%162–182 lb vs 230–240 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Jamul, California
UP56625 • Found Oct 26, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 90%Est. 38–52 vs 35 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same county
TimingFound 21 months after last seen

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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