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Joshua Matthew Lamb Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oakland, California on Feb 1, 2021

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Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Joshua

Matthew Lamb

41

36

5'10 inches

165 lbs

Black

Male

Feb 1, 2021

Oakland

California

Oakland

Oakland Police Departmen

510-238-3641

Sep 18, 2026

Case Description

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Joshua Matthew Lamb, a 36-year-old Black male, was last seen in Oakland, California on February 1, 2021. Born on June 14, 1984, he has not been heard from since his disappearance. Few details are publicly available regarding the circumstances surrounding his disappearance.

At the time he went missing, Lamb was described as being 5'10" tall and weighing approximately 165 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. A notable distinguishing characteristic is a tattoo on his face, located next to one of his eyes.

The case is classified as a missing person investigation. Authorities have not released information regarding what Lamb was wearing at the time he was last seen or any potential leads in his case. His disappearance remains unresolved.
Last Seen: Feb 1, 2021

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Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

75%Possible
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP81218
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP81218 • Found May 21, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 26–40 vs 36
Race 100%Black
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Weight 100%150–165 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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