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Scott Karsten Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Clemente, California on Oct 24, 2021

Victim Details

Jan 26, 2022

Jan 12, 2024

Scott

Karsten

64

60

68 inches

210 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 24, 2021

San Clemente

California

Orange County

92673

No

111258

Orange County Sheriff's Department

Santa Ana

California

Orange County

92703

Narine Mehrabian

Investigative Assistant

550 North Flower Street, California

7146477000

County

Law Enforcement

www.ocsd.org

21-036725

2021-10-29

Orange County Sheriff's Department

4446

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

07/03/2026


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Scott Andrew Karsten, a 60-year-old man, was last seen in San Clemente, California, on October 24, 2021. He was captured on surveillance footage in the parking lot of a Walmart and a nearby gas station in the early hours of that day. At the time of his disappearance, Karsten left behind his car, wallet, and cellphone, which raised concerns among his family, who reported him missing on October 29, 2021. He was last known to be wearing a blue t-shirt, khaki shorts, and blue sneakers. Karsten has d ...
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Last Seen: Oct 24, 2021

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