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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP158870) and 1 other source
In the community of Palm Springs, California, concerns linger for the well-being of Frank Jacob Flores, a 51-year-old man who was last seen on March 19, 2025. At the time of his disappearance, he was staying at a local shelter. He was reportedly seen walking eastbound on 10th Avenue in North Palm Springs. Staff at the shelter expected him to return within a few hours, but he never did. His failure to come back as planned was out of character, prompting the report of his disappearance to the Palm Springs Police Department on the same day.

Frank is described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, standing at 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing approximately 190 pounds. When he was last seen, he was wearing a white shirt, khaki pants, and sneakers that were black, white, and red. No distinctive physical features have been noted in the public information released about his case. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and there has been no contact from him since the day he went missing.

The Palm Springs Police Department is the investigating agency for Frank's case, which is documented under case number 2503P-4338. Information about his disappearance was also entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on May 21, 2026, under case number MP158870. This case remains an active and open investigation, with law enforcement and his loved ones still seeking answers. The overview of the case is a summary of the known facts: a 51-year-old man left a shelter for a short walk and vanished without a trace, leaving behind a community searching for him.

Last Seen: Mar 19, 2025

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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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP154628
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP154628 • Found Dec 8, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 92%Est. 40–50 vs 51
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%101 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'6"
Weight 88%150–160 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP149750
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP149750 • Found Aug 9, 2025
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–55 vs 51
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 74%103 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 84%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'6"
Weight 78%135–150 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — Sylmar, California - unidentified case UP160739
John Doe — Sylmar, California
UP160739 • Found Jul 2, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–75 vs 51 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 72%116 mi away, same state
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 75%5'3"–5'11" vs 5'6"
Weight 83%130–155 lb vs 190 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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.

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