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Roy Thomas Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Sep 23, 2020

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Victim Details

Created

Mar 1, 2023

Case Added

Mar 1, 2023

First Name

Roy

Last Name

Thomas

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

73 inches

Height To

74 inches

Weight

165 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Sep 23, 2020

City

Houston

State

Texas

County

Harris County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

123577

Agency Name

Houston Police Department

Agency City

Houston

Agency State

Texas

Agency County

Harris County

Agency Zip Code

77048

Agency Contact

Brian Fort

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

8300 Mykawa, Texas

Agency Phone

8323941872

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.houstonpolice.org/

Agency Case #

1323855-20

Agency Report Date

Oct 6, 2020

Primary Agency

Houston Police Department

Hair Color

Bald

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 8, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP100856) and 5 other sources

Ruben Roy Thomas, age 62, was last seen in Houston, Texas, on September 23, 2020. His case remains unresolved, and limited details are available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance. Roy's case has been listed by various missing person organizations, and authorities are urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward. The Texas Department of Public Safety and other agencies continue to maintain an active bulletin for Roy, hoping for any leads that might assist in finding him.

Family members and investigators continue to search for answers, and his disappearance adds to the growing number of unsolved missing person cases in Houston. Anyone with information that could aid in the investigation is encouraged to contact the authorities handling the case.
Last Seen: Sep 23, 2020

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Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

79%Possible

John Doe — Houston, Texas

UP122382 • Found Apr 20, 2024

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Sex ✓Male

Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 62 when missing

Race 100%Black

Location 99%13 mi away, same county

TimingFound 4 years after last seen

Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'1"–6'2"

77%Possible

John Doe — Houston, Texas

UP96127 • Found Mar 27, 2022

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 62 when missing

Location 100%4 mi away, same county

TimingFound 18 months after last seen

Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'1"–6'2"

76%Possible

John Doe — Houston, Texas

UP111254 • Found Oct 25, 2023

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Sex ✓Male

Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 62 when missing

Race 100%Black

Location 100%9 mi away, same county

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 68%5'4"–5'10" vs 6'1"–6'2"

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

Roy Thomas Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Sep 23, 2020

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (5)

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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