Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP152213)
On September 3, 2025, 58-year-old Male Elias Dunn was last seen in Huntington Beach, California. His disappearance raised concern among those who knew him. Prior to his last known whereabouts, Elias had connections to various locations in the Southern California and Nevada regions. He has family residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, and had also experienced periods of homelessness in Anaheim, California.
Earlier in the same year, in March of 2025, he had been released from the Salvation Army Adult Rehabilitation Center program located in Anaheim. The circumstances leading up to his last known location in Huntington Beach remain part of the timeline of his disappearance. The Anaheim Police Department was the investigating agency for his case.
Elias John Dunn is a Hispanic/Latino male with brown hair and brown eyes. At the time he went missing, his hair was described as being short to collar length. He stands at approximately 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighs around 170 pounds. He has several distinct tattoos that serve as identifying features. These include cursive words tattooed on his chest and neck, a star tattoo on his head, and a tattoo on his back with the word "CHAQUES". He also has a mustache. At the time of his disappearance, no information was available regarding the clothing he was wearing or any personal accessories he may have had with him. He is also known to have used the aliases Daniel Bernal and Sergio Bernal.
Official reports from the Anaheim Police Department have indicated that Elias Dunn has been located alive. While this news brought an end to the uncertainty surrounding his well-being, the specific details regarding the date, location, and circumstances of his recovery have not been publicly disclosed. His case brought to light the vulnerabilities faced by individuals experiencing homelessness and the importance of community and law enforcement resources in resolving missing persons cases. The investigation, which began after he was reported missing on September 29, 2025, involved compiling his personal history, physical descriptors, and last known movements to aid in the search. The resolution of his case serves as a hopeful outcome in the often-difficult journey of finding a missing loved one.Last Seen: Sep 3, 2025
