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Ricky Alan Smith, a 43-year-old man, was last seen in Grass Valley, California, on October 28, 2023. He was reportedly getting into his burgundy GMC pickup truck at his residence. Smith had plans to travel to Lake Elsinore, California, with a planned stop in Bakersfield to visit his uncle. He was expected to return from his trip the following day, but he never arrived at his uncle's home and has not been seen or heard from since. Authorities have indicated that there is no definitive proof he ev ...Read More
Last Seen: Oct 28, 2023
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Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Ricky

Alan Smith

43

43

6'5 inches

280 lbs

White

Male

Smith was last seen getting into a his burgundy GMC pickup truck at his residence in Grass Valley, California on October 28, 2023. He was supposed to take a trip to Lake Elsinore, California and return the next day, and planned to visit his uncle in Bakersfield, California while on the way to Lake Elsinore. Smith never arrived at his uncle's house, never returned home and has never been heard from again. Authorities stated there was no proof he left his home at all on the day of his disappearance. A photo of his truck is posted with this case summary. Few details are available in his case.

Oct 28, 2023

Grass Valley

California

Grass Valley

8

Riverside Police Departmen

951-826-5531

01/25/2026