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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP149141) and 3 other sources
Reza Mahallati, a 42‑year‑old man of White/Caucasian descent, was last known to have updated his driver’s license records with the California Department of Motor Vehicles on September 6, 2018. That same day remains the final confirmed point of contact for him.

Family members last saw Reza when he appeared at a relative’s residence around 2018 or 2019. During that encounter, he reportedly made certain demands—details of which have not been publicly disclosed. Concerned for his wellbeing, the family hired a private investigator the following year, in 2019, but the investigator ultimately concluded that Reza appeared to be “off the grid,” without further traceable activity or contact.

According to the NamUs database entry for his case the Los Angeles Police Department’s Adult Missing Persons Unit is the investigating authority. They’re handling the official inquiry under LAPD case number 25141416, filed on July 31, 2025, though the exact circumstances under which the case was reopened or revisited at that time are not detailed in the available public record.

Physically, Reza is described as standing approximately 6 foot tall, weighing around 165 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. No distinctive physical marks, clothing, or accessories are recorded in the publicly accessible information.

NamUs lists his primary location as Los Angeles, California—specifically, he is missing from the 90066 ZIP code, in Los Angeles County.

The timeline, as known: a valid DMV update on September 6, 2018; a final family sighting around that time or possibly into early 2019; a private investigator’s findings in 2019; and a NamUs case entry created August 15, 2025, with subsequent LAPD case documentation in July 2025.

This case remains unresolved, and the family’s concern endures. Anyone with relevant information is urged to contact the Los Angeles Police Department’s Adult Missing Persons Unit at the address provided, or consult NamUs for further direction.

Last Seen: Sep 6, 2018

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Hawthorne, California - unidentified case UP88645
John Doe — Hawthorne, California
UP88645 • Found Jan 11, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%8 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 90%140 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Sun Valley, California - unidentified case UP52915
John Doe — Sun Valley, California
UP52915 • Found Sep 13, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 42
Race 100%White
Location 98%18 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 days after last seen
Height 100%5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 96%185 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 50%Blond vs Brown
Eyes 60%Hazel vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Santa Monica, California
UP104485 • Found Mar 27, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'10"–6'0" vs 6'0"
Weight 0%255–275 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Hermosa Beach, California
UP92868 • Found May 14, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 21–44 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 84%5'7"–5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 165 lb
78%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP78168
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP78168 • Found Mar 19, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 84%5'5"–5'10" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP137125
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP137125 • Found Nov 16, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 35–45 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 52%5'8" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%155 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 0%Blue vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 87%Est. 45–60 vs 42 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 13 months after last seen
Height 68%5'5"–5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%154 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
76%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP154628
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP154628 • Found Dec 8, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 42 when missing
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%11 mi away, same county
TimingFound 7 years after last seen
Height 68%5'7"–5'9" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 165 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
75%Possible
John Doe — South El Monte, California
UP122853 • Found Apr 30, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 60%Est. 40–70 vs 42 when missing
Race 100%White
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9"–5'11" vs 6'0"
Weight 90%125–140 lb vs 165 lb
75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP106923 • Found Jul 26, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 42 when missing
Location 100%9 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'8"–6'2" vs 6'0"
Weight 100%130–170 lb vs 165 lb

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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