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Rakesh Gopi Missing Person Case

Last seen in Pittsburg, California on Dec 4, 1991

Victim Details

Dec 12, 2008

Aug 29, 2023

Rakesh

Gopi

52

18

66 inches

150 lbs

Asian

Male

Dec 4, 1991

Pittsburg

California

Contra Costa County

No

7017

Pittsburg Police Department

Pittsburg

California

Contra Costa County

94565

65 Civic Avenue, California

9252524980

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.ci.pittsburg.ca.us/index.aspx?page=693

C91-13027

Pittsburg Police Department

4522

Black

Brown

Brown

Sep 24, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP1212) and 6 other sources
Rakesh Pal Gopi, 18, went missing from Pittsburg, California, on December 4, 1991. He was last seen in the vicinity of the 300 block of Cabrillo Place. At the time of his disappearance, Rakesh was 5'6" tall, weighed approximately 150 pounds, and had black hair and brown eyes. He was of Indian descent and may have been wearing jeans and a t-shirt when he was last seen. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and little information has emerged in the years since.

Rakesh's case has remained unsolved, and authorities have few leads regarding his whereabouts. His case has been featured on various missing persons platforms, and the Pittsburg Police Department continues to handle the investigation. Despite the time that has passed, efforts to locate him persist, with an age progression released to show what he might look like in later years.

If anyone has information about Rakesh Gopi's disappearance, they are urged to contact the Pittsburg Police Department. His case remains a mystery, with investigators still seeking any information that could help solve his disappearance.
Last Seen: Dec 4, 1991

Links to Additional Sources (6)

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  • Rakesh Pal Gopi | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov">Rakesh Pal Gopi | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • Rakesh Pal Gopi - The Charley Project
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP1212
  • 946DMCA - Rakesh Pal Gopi - Doe Network
  • Rakesh Gopi missing since Dec 04, 1991 photo - PBase.com
  • Rakesh Gopi | International Missing Persons Wiki - Fandom

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP7085 • Found Apr 26, 1996
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 18–25 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
    Weight 93%130 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Muir Beach, California - unidentified case UP14895
    John Doe — Muir Beach, California
    UP14895 • Found Mar 3, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 92%40 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 24 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'4" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%160 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — San Bruno, California
    UP10648 • Found Jul 19, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 88%Est. 35–45 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 92%171 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Sausalito, California - unidentified case UP72097
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP72097 • Found Jul 23, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 79%Est. 50–60 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 93%35 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 29 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7" vs 5'6"
    Weight 100%160–170 lb vs 150 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP131998
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP131998 • Found Oct 20, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 18 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 90%47 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 33 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
    Weight 72%186 lb vs 150 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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