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Manolo Cruz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Poway, California on Nov 19, 2018

Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Manolo

Cruz

86

79

5'7 inches

175 lbs

Asian

Male

Nov 19, 2018

Poway

California

Poway

San Diego Police Departmen

619-531-2000

07/06/2026

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Manolo Cruz, a 79-year-old man, was last seen on November 19, 2018, leaving his residence in Poway, California, at approximately 3:00 p.m.. At the time of his disappearance, Cruz, an Asian male, was 5'7" tall and weighed 175 pounds. He was wearing a green polo shirt and denim shorts. Cruz was driving an off-white 2002 Nissan Infiniti SUV with the California license plate number 4WTW042 and was reportedly on his way to a local Walmart. He did not have his cellular phone with him at the ...
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