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Jorge Acosta Missing Person Case

Last seen in Van Nuys, California on Nov 1, 1992

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Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Dec 14, 2021

Jorge

Acosta

45

12

61 inches

115 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Nov 1, 1992

Van Nuys

California

Los Angeles County

91405

26357

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90012

100 West 1st Street, California

8772755273

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/

020910283

Los Angeles Police Department- Adult Missing Persons Unit

Brown

Green

Green

Oct 9, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP5778) and 6 other sources
Jorge Acosta, a 12-year-old boy from Van Nuys, California, was last seen on November 1, 1992. He was heading to a friend’s house but never returned home, and he has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Jorge was described as being 5'1" tall, weighing around 115 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. He was wearing a black and yellow striped shirt and black pants. Jorge also had a birthmark on his right hand and had previously broken his right arm.

His case has been classified as an "endangered runaway," though the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear. There has been no confirmed information on his whereabouts, and his case remains unsolved. Over the years, age-progressed images have been created in an attempt to visualize what Jorge might look like as an adult, but no new leads have emerged.

Authorities continue to encourage anyone with information to come forward, as his case is still open.
Last Seen: Nov 1, 1992

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • 941DMCA - Jorge Acosta - Doe Network
  • Jorge Acosta - The Charley Project
  • Jorge Acosta | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Jorge Acosta
  • George Acosta | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Jorge Acosta, 12 Missing... - Still Missing Shawna Chavez | Facebook

    • 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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Pacoima, California - unidentified case UP3406
    John Doe — Pacoima, California
    UP3406 • Found Sep 5, 1998
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–26 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%6 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'5" vs 5'1"
    Weight 100%107 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP58827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP58827 • Found Jun 25, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 25–50 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 27 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'1"
    Weight 100%105–115 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP149750
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP149750 • Found Aug 9, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 98%Est. 45–55 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 33 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'1"
    Weight 85%135–150 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP74894
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP74894 • Found Oct 17, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 28 years after last seen
    Height 100%4'8"–5'0" vs 5'1"
    Weight 100%100–110 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP12377
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP12377 • Found Jan 12, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 21 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'5" vs 5'1"
    Weight 38%157 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP98209
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP98209 • Found Dec 1, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%18 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 30 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'1"
    Weight 100%115–125 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17322
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17322 • Found Dec 2, 2017
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–55 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%16 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0" vs 5'1"
    Weight 90%132 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP16226 • Found Dec 2, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'0"–5'6" vs 5'1"
    Weight 6%170–200 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Somis, California - unidentified case UP9189
    John Doe — Somis, California
    UP9189 • Found Mar 13, 2008
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 23–45 vs 12 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%31 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 15 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'1"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Tujunga, California
    UP3112 • Found Jun 13, 2004
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 17–26 vs 12 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'1"
    Weight 100%110 lb vs 115 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green

    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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