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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP126402) and 1 other source
Ricky Alan Smith, a 43-year-old male, was last seen on October 28, 2023, in Nevada City, California. Ricky is described as a white male with brown hair and hazel eyes, standing at approximately 6 feet 5 inches and weighing 280 pounds. He has several tattoos, which are reported to be on his abdomen, back, face, left shoulder, right arm, right leg, chest, head, neck, and right hand, although more specific descriptions of these tattoos are not available. His case is being handled by the Riverside Police Department, which has been actively seeking the public’s assistance in locating him. Anyone with information about Ricky's whereabouts is encouraged to contact the Riverside Police Department at (951) 826-5531.

The California Department of Justice’s Missing Person Search tool has been employed to help locate Ricky. The platform is used to issue alerts and raise public awareness about missing individuals, encouraging community involvement in providing information that could help resolve cases like Ricky's. The Missing Persons Center also features Ricky Smith’s case on their interactive map of missing individuals, which serves as a resource for raising awareness and encouraging the public to provide any relevant information to authorities.

The circumstances of Ricky's disappearance are still under investigation, and the authorities have not provided detailed information on any leads or possible suspects. Public involvement is crucial in these cases, and family members, as well as law enforcement, have appealed to anyone who might have seen or heard anything related to Ricky’s whereabouts to report it immediately. Additionally, databases like the one managed by the Missing Persons Center work to enhance public access to information, helping to maintain visibility for cases like Ricky's and ensure ongoing awareness until there is a resolution.

Last Seen: Oct 28, 2023

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