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Armando Noriega Missing Person Case

Last seen in Calexico, California on Apr 27, 1983

Victim Details

Dec 22, 2009

Mar 3, 2022

Armando

Noriega

56

13

57 inches

90 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 27, 1983

Calexico

California

Imperial County

20793

Calexico Police Department

Calexico

California

Imperial County

92231

420 East 5th Street, California

7607682140

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.calexico.ca.gov/?SEC=029A22CB-1659-4003-84BC-20534F81C51A

83-1633

Calexico Police Department

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Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP4034) and 5 other sources
Armando Rivera Noriega, a 13-year-old boy, disappeared on April 27, 1983, in Calexico, California. At the time of his disappearance, Armando was attempting to cross the U.S.-Mexico border illegally, accompanied by two other individuals. The details surrounding his companions and their identities remain unknown, and he has not been seen since.

Armando, who may have used the alias Jose Armando Noriega, vanished under suspicious circumstances. Authorities have not provided further details, and his case remains classified as endangered missing. Despite being an active case, no substantial leads have emerged to explain his disappearance, and efforts to locate him have not yet been successful.

Armando was 4'9" tall, weighed about 90 lbs, and had brown hair and brown eyes at the time of his disappearance. His family and local authorities continue to hope for any information that could resolve this long-standing case.
Last Seen: Apr 27, 1983

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Armando Rivera Noriega | State of California - Department of Justice">Armando Rivera Noriega | State of California - Department of Justice
  • Armando Rivera Noriega - The Charley Project
  • Armando Noriega | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP4034 | NamUs
  • Calexico, CA Area Missing Persons - SpotCrime

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

    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.

    77%Possible
    John Doe — Winterhaven, California
    UP15544 • Found Jun 25, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 16–22 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%50 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'1" vs 4'9"
    Weight 76%110 lb vs 90 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Fontana, California - unidentified case UP2570
    John Doe — Fontana, California
    UP2570 • Found Jul 19, 1988
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 14–20 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 65%149 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%4'11" vs 4'9"
    Weight 91%103 lb vs 90 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Brawley, California
    UP13181 • Found Jan 1, 1985
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 16–30 vs 13 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%21 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 20 months after last seen

    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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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