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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP12192) and 2 other sources
Rolando Batiz Cebreros, a 26-year-old man from San Diego, California, was last seen on February 21, 1997. He had traveled with a friend to Oceanside, California, to purchase a car. Cebreros called his wife that evening, informing her that they were on their way home, but this was the last time anyone heard from him. He has been missing ever since, and his whereabouts remain unknown.

At the time of his disappearance, Rolando was described as 5 feet 10 inches tall, weighing 150 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was wearing dark blue Guess jeans, a blue shirt, and brown shoes. Additionally, he had distinguishing scars on his forehead, nose, and ear. Despite multiple efforts by authorities and family members, no leads have surfaced, leaving his case unsolved. The San Diego Police Department continues to seek information that could help resolve the mystery of his disappearance.

In later years, his disappearance became entangled in a larger criminal investigation. Cebreros and another individual, Francisco Villalobos, were believed to have been involved in a marijuana deal in Oceanside on the day they vanished. Allegations surfaced that the two men may have been murdered in connection with the drug transaction, although their bodies have never been found. Despite years passing, his family still hopes for closure regarding Rolando's fate.

Last Seen: Feb 21, 1997

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Campo, California
UP56619 • Found Feb 18, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 92%41 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"
Weight 91%128 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Ysidro, California
UP89850 • Found Jan 29, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 24 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 65%190 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Pine Valley, California
UP56812 • Found Dec 4, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–30 vs 26
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%37 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%146 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
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 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%14 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%160–170 lb vs 150 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — Jamul, California
UP56776 • Found Apr 25, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%17 mi away, same county
TimingFound 14 months after last seen
Height 36%5'5" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%149 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Chula Vista, California
UP2664 • Found Sep 23, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 54%196 lb vs 150 lb
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3083
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3083 • Found Aug 15, 2005
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 32–42 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 73%110 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Borrego Springs, California
UP56201 • Found Apr 9, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%59 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'10"
Hair 50%Red vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP2660 • Found Oct 19, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%2 mi away, same county
TimingFound 11 years after last seen
Height 52%5'6" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%141 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3419
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3419 • Found Mar 9, 1998
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 25–45 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 73%111 mi away, same state
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 5'10"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
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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