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Sydney Taylor is a white male who was 59 years old when he disappeared from San Francisco, California. He is described as approximately 6'0 to 6'1 and 190 to 200 pounds, with white hair and blue eyes. He is known by the nickname Nick, and reports note he may spell his first name as Sidney. He may have worn a beard, and he was believed to be experiencing homelessness at the time he went missing.

Taylor has paranoid schizophrenia, a medical condition that can create significant vulnerabi ...Read More
Last Seen: Dec 02, 1999
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Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Sydney

Taylor

59

59

6'0 - 6'1 inches

190 lbs

White

Male

Taylor was released from San Francisco General Hospital on December 2, 1999. Some accounts state he in the psychiatric unit, but his brother says he was at the hospital getting treatment for an injured arm. He was supposed to return to his residence at a hotel in the 60 block of Geary Street in San Francisco, but never arrived. He has never been heard from again. Few details are available in Taylor's case. He may be homeless.

Dec 02, 1999

San Francisco

California

San Francisco

1

San Francisco Police Department

01/25/2026