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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP130111) and 10 other sources
In the early days of September 2024, the life of a young man named Luis Antonio Vargas took an unsettling turn, leaving his family and friends in a state of profound worry. At 26 years old, Luis was living with roommates in an apartment on Tropicana Avenue in Las Vegas, Nevada. The last time he was seen by those he lived with was on September 4, 2024. After this date, communication from Luis ceased, and his whereabouts became unknown, prompting growing concern among those who knew him.

As days turned into weeks without any word from Luis, the gravity of the situation deepened. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department was alerted to his disappearance and began an investigation into the circumstances surrounding his case. Appeals for information were made to the public, with local news outlets sharing the story of the missing 26-year-old. Authorities urged hospitals to check their records for any sign of Luis, hoping for a lead that might shed light on his sudden and unexplained absence. The lack of information regarding what he was last seen wearing or any specific details about his direction of travel has made the search even more challenging for investigators and his loved ones.

The official report of his disappearance was filed on September 11, 2024, and his case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System under case number MP130111. Luis is described as a Hispanic male with black hair and black eyes, standing at a height of 5 feet 8 inches and weighing approximately 150 pounds. The investigation into his disappearance remains active, with law enforcement continuing to seek any information that could lead to his whereabouts. The case of Luis Antonio Vargas is a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind a void of uncertainty and a community hoping for a safe return. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department continues to encourage anyone with information to come forward.

Last Seen: Sep 3, 2024

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.

76%Possible
John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP159177
John Doe — San Bernardino, California
UP159177 • Found Mar 30, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 58%184 mi away
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 76%183 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — Marina del Rey, California
UP163485 • Found Sep 7, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 26 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 51%243 mi away
TimingFound 2 years after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 93%170–180 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
75%Possible
John Doe — Riverside, California
UP160854 • Found May 27, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 87%Est. 28–42 vs 26
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 54%205 mi away
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%135 lb vs 150 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 90%Brown vs Black

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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