Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP130001)
In the summer of 2017, concern grew for a 52-year-old man named William "Bill" Cromeenes, a resident of Los Angeles, California, who was last seen on June 26th of that year. His family was accustomed to periods of no contact, sometimes lasting as long as two or three years, but as time stretched on, this silence felt different and more alarming.
Bill, also known by the nicknames Billy or Jr., had a tendency to move around Southern California, having lived in places like Burbank, Long Beach, and Santa Fe Springs. He had also spent a few years in or near Anderson in Northern California. This transient lifestyle, while characteristic of him, made pinpointing his last known whereabouts a challenge for his loved ones and eventually for law enforcement.
The official investigation into Bill's disappearance was handled by the Los Angeles Police Department's Adult Missing Persons Unit. Information provided to authorities indicated that he had a full set of dentures and utilized a hearing aid in his right ear. His hair was described as brown and typically kept short, though it would be curly if grown out. At times, he had been known to have a mustache or a small beard. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were complicated by his history of infrequent communication with his family. However, the extended length of his absence after June 2017 prompted his family to officially report him as a missing person, sparking a formal investigation.
Ultimately, official reports from the investigating agency have indicated that William Cromeenes has been located and is alive. The specific details and exact date of when he was found have not been publicly disclosed, and information regarding the circumstances of his discovery remains vague. The resolution of his case brings an end to the years of uncertainty for his family. The overview of the case reflects a situation where an individual's known pattern of intermittent contact created a challenging environment for determining when they had truly become a missing person, but thankfully concluded with his safe recovery.Last Seen: Jun 26, 2017
