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Gary Robert Nuetzel Missing Person Case

Last seen in Costa Mesa, California on Oct 10, 2024

Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Gary

Robert Nuetzel

80

79

5'9 inches

140 lbs

White

Male

Oct 10, 2024

Costa Mesa

California

Costa Mesa

Costa Mesa Police Departmen

714-754-5373

08/01/2026

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Gary Robert Nuetzel, a 79-year-old man, was last seen in Costa Mesa, California on October 10, 2024. He is described as a white male, 5' 9" tall, weighing 140 pounds, with blue eyes and gray, collar-length hair. Nuetzel has an active lifestyle and is an avid and experienced hiker.

On October 28, 2024, Nuetzel's vehicle was discovered in the parking area of Chantry Flat, a popular hiking spot in the Angeles National Forest, located north of Sierra Madre. This discovery led ...
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