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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP2620) and 4 other sources
On a summer morning in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on August 8, 2004, 73-year-old Antonio Vega was last seen near his home. His residence was in the vicinity of Mulberry Street and Frankford Avenue. At the time of his disappearance, Mr. Vega was described as a Hispanic male, standing at five feet four inches tall and weighing around 135 pounds. He had graying, balding hair and brown eyes, and it was noted that he wore glasses. When he was last observed, he was wearing a short-sleeve shirt, dark-colored pants, sneakers, and a baseball cap.

The circumstances surrounding Antonio Vega's disappearance remain largely unknown, a fact that has undoubtedly been a source of enduring pain and uncertainty for his loved ones. Compounding the concern for his welfare, Mr. Vega was known to have serious medical conditions. He suffered from both Alzheimer's disease and diabetes, which may have required medication and could have left him disoriented or in need of medical assistance. His family reported him missing, initiating a long and so far unresolved search for answers.

The investigation into Antonio Vega's whereabouts has been handled by the Philadelphia Police Department. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open, a silent testament to a family's hope and a community's unanswered questions. Information provided by his family, including the detail that he was last seen by his uncle, has been crucial to the public's awareness of his case. The lack of any significant leads or new information over the years has left his case in a state of prolonged suspension, a story without an ending for a man who seemingly vanished from his own neighborhood.

Last Seen: Aug 8, 2004

Possible Unidentified Matches (6)

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.

76%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP97659
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP97659 • Found Nov 5, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 50–70 vs 73 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 80%82 mi away
TimingFound 18 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%122 lb vs 135–140 lb
Hair 70%Black vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP17832
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP17832 • Found Jan 13, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 50–70 vs 73 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 81%80 mi away
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%137 lb vs 135–140 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
76%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP17390
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP17390 • Found Dec 20, 2017
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 50–70 vs 73 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 77%92 mi away
TimingFound 13 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 84%110 lb vs 135–140 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP156640
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP156640 • Found Feb 24, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 50–70 vs 73 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 79%86 mi away
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%133 lb vs 135–140 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Yonkers, New York - unidentified case UP16229
John Doe — Yonkers, New York
UP16229 • Found Oct 2, 2008
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Sex ✓Male
Age 83%Est. 50–70 vs 73 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 76%96 mi away
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7" vs 5'5"
Weight 79%168 lb vs 135–140 lb
Hair 40%Brown vs Gray
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
UP460 • Found Jul 14, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 53%Est. 55–65 vs 73 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 100%3 mi away, same state
TimingFound 23 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%130 lb vs 135–140 lb
Hair 100%Gray vs Gray
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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