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Luis Vargas Missing Person Case

Last seen in Camden, New Jersey on Apr 8, 2023

Victim Details

Aug 3, 2023

Jan 6, 2024

Luis

Vargas

27

24

70 inches

74 inches

160 lbs

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Apr 8, 2023

Camden

New Jersey

Camden County

08102

No

127124

Camden County Police Department

Camden

New Jersey

Camden County

08103

Carolyn Dona

Detective

800 Federal Street, New Jersey

8567577440

County

Law Enforcement

http://camdencountypd.org/contact-us/

Camden County Police Department

2005

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 16, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP106440) and 4 other sources
In the city of Camden, New Jersey, a family is left searching for answers in the disappearance of 24-year-old Luis Angel Vargas, who was last seen on April 8, 2023. On the day he vanished, Vargas mentioned to others that he was leaving with a friend. He was observed carrying a green tote bag as he departed. The identity of this friend and their intended destination remains a significant gap in the timeline of events leading to his disappearance. His absence has since become a painful and unresolved reality for his loved ones.

Vargas is described as a White/Caucasian male, standing between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet 2 inches tall, and weighing somewhere between 160 and 190 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. A distinguishing physical feature is a piercing in his tongue. The specifics of the clothing he was wearing on the day he went missing have not been made publicly available. His case was officially created with the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on August 3, 2023.

The Camden County Police Department is the primary agency investigating the disappearance of Luis Angel Vargas and encourages anyone with information to come forward. The lack of public information regarding leads or specific search efforts creates a challenging environment for those close to him. The vague circumstances of his departure, coupled with the unknown identity of the friend he was with, present significant hurdles for investigators. The case is a distressing puzzle with crucial pieces missing. The overview of this case is one of a young man who vanished without a clear trace, leaving behind a community holding onto hope for his safe return and a police investigation in need of a breakthrough.
Last Seen: Apr 8, 2023

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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.

    78%Possible
    John Doe — Pipersville, Pennsylvania
    UP149049 • Found Jun 6, 2025
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 24 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 94%33 mi away
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 5'10"–6'2"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 160–190 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP114582
    John Doe — Bronx, New York
    UP114582 • Found Dec 29, 2023
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 24
    Race 60%Hispanic
    Location 77%91 mi away
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–6'2"
    Weight 100%157 lb vs 160–190 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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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    Hey everyone, I've been following Luis Vargas's case closely, and something that's really caught my... ...Read More
    02/29/2024
    Has anyone else noticed that the security camera footage in the area where Luis Vargas was last seen... ...Read More
    12/01/2023
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