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Paul Minniear Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Cruz, California on Dec 01, 2020

Victim Details

Oct 21, 2024

Oct 23, 2024

Paul

Minniear

54

49

72 inches

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Dec 01, 2020

Santa Cruz

California

Santa Cruz County

No

155381

Santa Cruz Police Department

Santa Cruz

California

Santa Cruz County

95060

Nick Kramer

Police Officer

155 Center Street, California

8314205800

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofsantacruz.com/government/city-departments/police

22S-04183

2022-07-21

Santa Cruz Police Department

na

Red/Auburn

Brown

Brown

Yes

07/19/2026


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Paul Minniear, a 49-year-old man, was last seen in Santa Cruz, California, on December 1, 2020. His mother reported him missing after an unusual period of no contact, which was out of character for him. At the time of his disappearance, it was believed that he might be living somewhere in the Santa Cruz area. Concern for his well-being grew as time passed without any communication from him. Minniear is described as a white male with red or auburn hair and brown eyes, standing at 6 feet tall and ...
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