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Ling Tao Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Clara County, California on Sep 22, 2020

Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Ling

Tao

28

23

5'7 inches

150 lbs

Asian

Male

Sep 22, 2020

Santa Clara County

California

Santa Clara County

Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office

408-808-4720

07/16/2026

Case Description

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Ling Tao, a 23-year-old Asian male, was last seen in Santa Clara County, California, on September 22, 2020. Since that day, he has not been heard from again, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain largely unknown, with few details available in his case. The Santa Clara County Sheriff's Office is the investigating agency handling Tao's case.

At the time of his disappearance, Tao was described as being 5'7" tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds ...
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  • Ling Tao - Missing Person - California Department of Justice
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