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Rigoberto Perez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tampa, Florida on Dec 6, 1998

Victim Details

Jan 9, 2010

Aug 24, 2023

Rigoberto

Perez

43

16

60 inches

113 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 6, 1998

Tampa

Florida

Hillsborough County

26257

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

Tampa

Florida

Hillsborough County

33619

Teresa Rafus

Community Service Officer

2224 Falkenburg Road North, Florida

8132478200

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.teamhcso.com/

98-102873

Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 4, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4638) and 3 other sources
Rigoberto Perez, a 16-year-old from Tampa, Florida, was last seen on December 6, 1998. At the time of his disappearance, he was residing at the Haven Poe Shelter in Tampa. Perez, who is biracial (White and Hispanic/Latino), stood 5 feet tall and weighed approximately 113 pounds. His physical description includes black hair and brown eyes, but distinguishing marks or features are not noted in available reports.

Though his disappearance has been classified as an endangered runaway case, there has been little information regarding his whereabouts since that day. Authorities, including the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, have continued to seek any information that could lead to locating Perez, but his case remains unsolved.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact law enforcement to help shed light on this long-standing case.
Last Seen: Dec 6, 1998

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP4638
  • 3327DMFL - Rigoberto Perez - Doe Network
  • Rigoberto Perez | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (8)

    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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Orlando, Florida - unidentified case UP526
    John Doe — Orlando, Florida
    UP526 • Found Apr 18, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 81%Est. 20–40 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%82 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"
    Weight 92%129 lb vs 113 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Wimauma, Florida - unidentified case UP4976
    John Doe — Wimauma, Florida
    UP4976 • Found Mar 14, 2009
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 12–16 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 10 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2" vs 5'0"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Clewiston, Florida
    UP5315 • Found Dec 31, 2005
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–35 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%125 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"
    Weight 100%108 lb vs 113 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Lakeland, Florida
    UP7542 • Found Jul 29, 2002
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 16 when missing
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'11" vs 5'0"
    Weight 100%106 lb vs 113 lb
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Orlando, Florida
    UP79499 • Found Nov 10, 2019
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 92%Est. 38–52 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 81%80 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2" vs 5'0"
    Weight 92%129 lb vs 113 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Tampa, Florida - unidentified case UP8099
    John Doe — Tampa, Florida
    UP8099 • Found Oct 31, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–40 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%Same area, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2" vs 5'0"
    Weight 38%154 lb vs 113 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Dover, Florida - unidentified case UP178
    John Doe — Dover, Florida
    UP178 • Found Mar 22, 2001
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 80%Est. 20–30 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'5" vs 5'0"
    Weight 51%149 lb vs 113 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Belle Glade, Florida - unidentified case UP10121
    John Doe — Belle Glade, Florida
    UP10121 • Found Jan 8, 2012
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 16 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 67%140 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'0"
    Weight 88%131 lb vs 113 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    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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    07/23/2024
    Does anyone else remember the Rigoberto Perez case from Tampa back in '98? I've always wondered... ...Read More
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