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Jose Concepcion Missing Person Case

Last seen in West New York, New Jersey on Jun 24, 2002

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Victim Details

May 28, 2010

Jan 12, 2024

Jose

Concepcion

57

33

69 inches

230 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jun 24, 2002

West New York

New Jersey

Hudson County

07093

8651

West New York Police Department

West New York

New Jersey

Hudson County

07093

Marcos Garciga

Detective Sergeant

428 6oth Street, New Jersey

2012955200

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.westnewyorknj.org

10-15667

West New York Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

No

Oct 12, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP7326) and 7 other sources
In the late morning of June 24, 2002, a day that began like any other, 33-year-old Jose Concepcion, a self-employed tow truck driver, made a routine call to his wife to check in. This phone call, placed at 11:45 a.m., would be the last time his family ever heard from him. Jose, a resident of West New York, New Jersey, was a family man with a wife and two children. He was known to be doing well in his business and was described as having a happy home life. On that Monday, he had gone to work as usual, operating his distinctive black 2000 Chevrolet tow truck. After his mid-day call, Jose seemingly vanished without a trace.

Jose was last seen in the area of 57th Street and Kennedy Boulevard in West New York. He is described as a Hispanic male with brown hair and brown eyes, standing at 5'9' and weighing approximately 230 pounds. A noticeable characteristic is a scar on his forehead. At the time of his disappearance, he was 33 years old. He may also use the last name Diaz. The vehicle he was driving, a black 2000 Chevrolet tow truck with red decals and New Jersey license plate number X8823G, also disappeared and has not been located.

The circumstances surrounding Jose Concepcion's disappearance remain a mystery with very few details available to the public or to investigators. The fact that both he and his tow truck are missing has led to various theories, but no concrete evidence has surfaced to explain what happened to him after he spoke with his wife. His case remains an active missing person investigation with the West New York Police Department. The lack of any contact or sightings in the many years since he was last seen has left his family with unanswered questions and a profound sense of loss. The case is a stark reminder of how quickly a person's life can change, leaving behind a void and a story without an ending.
Last Seen: Jun 24, 2002

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    • 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.

    85%Strong
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5602
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP5602 • Found Jul 26, 2006
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%220 lb vs 230 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5634
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP5634 • Found Oct 9, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 96%202 lb vs 230 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5717
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP5717 • Found May 30, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–40 vs 33
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away
    TimingFound 11 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 63%167 lb vs 230 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    84%Moderate
    John Doe — Woodbridge, New Jersey
    UP1497 • Found Jan 17, 2005
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 72%175 lb vs 230 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP7425
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP7425 • Found May 21, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'9"
    Weight 99%206 lb vs 230 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5231
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP5231 • Found Jun 7, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
    Weight 77%181 lb vs 230 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Weehawken, New Jersey - unidentified case UP1674
    John Doe — Weehawken, New Jersey
    UP1674 • Found Nov 6, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 40–55 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'10" vs 5'9"
    Weight 90%195 lb vs 230 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Jersey City, New Jersey
    UP1641 • Found Feb 25, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 27–42 vs 33
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 52%5'5" vs 5'9"
    Weight 65%168 lb vs 230 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP5694
    John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
    UP5694 • Found Jan 10, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 33
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%8 mi away
    TimingFound 7 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 5'9"
    Weight 40%148 lb vs 230 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    81%Moderate
    John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP5555
    John Doe — New York, New York
    UP5555 • Found Aug 7, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–50 vs 33 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 43%150 lb vs 230 lb
    Hair 100%Brown 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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