Merle Leroy Ryan Missing from San Francisco, California age 53

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Merle Leroy Ryan, a 53-year-old man, was last seen on October 17, 2012, in San Francisco, California. The last known contact with Ryan was an arrest that occurred in a park near Cesar Chavez Street. He has not been seen or heard from since that day. At the time of his disappearance, Ryan was described as a white male, standing at 5'9" to 5'11" and weighing between 130 and 150 pounds. He has brown hair, brown eyes, a receding hairline, and a gray beard. A notable distinguishing characteristic is ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 17, 2012

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Victim Details

Created

Jan 24, 2026

Case Added

Jan 24, 2026

Firstname

Merle

Lastname

Leroy Ryan

Current Age

53

Age At Disappearance

53

Height

5'9 - 5'11 inches

Weight

130 lbs

Ethnicity

White

Gender

Male

Notes

Ryan suffers from schizophrenia and has a history of wandering across the country from state to state. He is often homeless. He was arrested at a park near Cesar Chavez Street in San Francisco, California on October 17, 2012; this is the last indication of his whereabouts. He has never been heard from again. Few details are available in Ryan's case. Eugene, Oregon police are investigating.

Last Seen

Oct 17, 2012

City

San Francisco

State

California

Zip Code

San Francisco

Vehicles

6

Agency Name

Eugene Police Departmen

Agency Phone

541-682-5147

Last Updated

01/25/2026

Merle Leroy Ryan
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