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Oscar Canales Missing Person Case

Last seen in Chula Vista, California on Nov 17, 1998

Victim Details

Apr 14, 2023

May 30, 2024

Oscar

Canales

59

32

68 inches

175 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Nov 17, 1998

Chula Vista

California

San Diego County

91910

No

124586

Chula Vista Police Department

Chula Vista

California

San Diego County

91910

Kimberly Hicks

Community Service Officer

315 Fourth Avenue, California

6196915151

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.chulavistaca.gov/departments/police-department

9821217

Nov 17, 1998

Chula Vista Police Department

3567

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 17, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP102484)
Oscar Gildardo Canales, a 32-year-old Hispanic male, disappeared from Chula Vista, California, on November 17, 1998. Canales was last seen driving a white 1989 Nissan Sentra. His sudden disappearance was highly unusual, as it involved an abrupt cessation of contact with family, friends, and work, which was not in line with his typical behavior. Standing at 5'8" and weighing 175 pounds, he had brown hair and eyes. Canales was also known to use the alias Oscar Gildardo Guzman Canales.

The details surrounding his disappearance remain scarce. Despite efforts to locate him, no substantial leads have emerged since 1998, and his whereabouts remain unknown. The Chula Vista Police Department continues to investigate his case under reference number 9821217. However, the lack of physical evidence or witness accounts has made progress difficult. His case is classified as endangered missing, and it is unclear whether foul play was involved.

Canales' family and friends have had little closure in the years following his disappearance, as his case remains unsolved with no significant breakthroughs.
Last Seen: Nov 17, 1998

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Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

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.

84%Moderate
John Doe — Campo, California
UP56619 • Found Feb 18, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 93%35 mi away, same county
TimingFound 15 months after last seen
Height 100%5'8" vs 5'8"
Weight 65%128 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — San Ysidro, California
UP89850 • Found Jan 29, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 30–45 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%190 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 90%Black vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Bonita, California
UP55887 • Found Feb 5, 2002
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%4 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'8"
82%Moderate
John Doe — Chula Vista, California
UP2664 • Found Sep 23, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 96%196 lb vs 175 lb
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Diego, California - unidentified case UP54015
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP54015 • Found Mar 10, 2015
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%6 mi away, same county
TimingFound 16 years after last seen
Height 100%5'6"–5'9" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%160–170 lb vs 175 lb
81%Moderate
John Doe — Alpine, California
UP56664 • Found Mar 23, 1999
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 32
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%22 mi away, same county
TimingFound 4 months after last seen
Height 84%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'8"
81%Moderate
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP2660 • Found Oct 19, 2007
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same county
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 81%141 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — San Diego, California
UP89853 • Found Nov 6, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–50 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%10 mi away, same county
TimingFound 23 years after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%180 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Pine Valley, California
UP55716 • Found Jan 24, 2004
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 94%33 mi away, same county
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 57%123 lb vs 175 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Borrego Springs, California
UP56201 • Found Apr 9, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 25–35 vs 32 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 87%58 mi away, same county
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'8"
Hair 50%Red 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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