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Javier Breceda Missing Person Case

Last seen in Anaheim, California on Jul 12, 1997

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Victim Details

Oct 11, 2023

Apr 1, 2024

Javier

Breceda

76

47

64 inches

180 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jul 12, 1997

Anaheim

California

Orange County

92805

No

130544

Anaheim Police Department

Anaheim

California

Orange County

92805

425 South Harbor Boulevard, California

7147651900

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.anaheim.net/171/Police-Department

1997-26678

Jul 13, 1997

Anaheim Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP109712)
Javier Breceda, age 47, went missing on July 12, 1997, from Anaheim, California. Unfortunately, details surrounding his disappearance are scarce, and little information has been made publicly available. Based on the available records, no significant updates or new leads have emerged over the years.

At the time of his disappearance, law enforcement agencies and missing persons databases were involved in the case, but it remains unsolved. His family and investigators are still searching for any information that could provide clarity on his whereabouts.

If you have any information regarding this case, it is important to reach out to local authorities or report any tips that could assist in solving this long-standing mystery.
Last Seen: Jul 12, 1997

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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 — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3144
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3144 • Found Jan 4, 2003
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 43–53 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%23 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%170 lb vs 180 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP3351
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3351 • Found Apr 11, 2001
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 37–50 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 years after last seen
Height 100%5'0"–5'4" vs 5'4"
Weight 96%158 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
84%Moderate
John Doe — Santa Ana, California - unidentified case UP7689
John Doe — Santa Ana, California
UP7689 • Found Feb 15, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%5 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 88%151 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
83%Moderate
John Doe — Pacoima, California
UP3436 • Found Oct 15, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 42–52 vs 47
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 91%42 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%167 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — City of Industry, California - unidentified case UP3026
John Doe — City of Industry, California
UP3026 • Found May 29, 2006
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%13 mi away, same state
TimingFound 9 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'8" vs 5'4"
Weight 64%131 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP3364 • Found Jun 11, 2000
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3"–5'9" vs 5'4"
Weight 92%130–155 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — South El Monte, California - unidentified case UP3441
John Doe — South El Monte, California
UP3441 • Found Oct 11, 1997
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 45–62 vs 47
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 98%17 mi away, same state
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 68%5'7"–5'11" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%189 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP101827
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP101827 • Found Feb 10, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 97%22 mi away, same state
TimingFound 26 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'4"
Weight 98%140–160 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 96%25 mi away, same state
TimingFound 22 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'4"
Weight 91%154 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
81%Moderate
John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17827
John Doe — Los Angeles, California
UP17827 • Found Apr 12, 2018
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 47 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 95%28 mi away, same state
TimingFound 21 years after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 180 lb
Hair 60%Black vs Brown
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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