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Andrew Briggs Missing Person Case

Last seen in Las Vegas, Nevada on Feb 11, 2016

Victim Details

Created

Feb 23, 2022

Case Added

May 8, 2024

First Name

Andrew

Last Name

Briggs

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

71 inches

Weight

220 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Feb 11, 2016

City

Las Vegas

State

Nevada

County

Clark County

Zip Code

89104

Tribal Land

Agency ID

112756

Agency Name

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Agency City

Las Vegas

Agency State

Nevada

Agency County

Clark County

Agency Zip Code

89106

Agency Contact

Angie Santos

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

400 South Martin Luther King Boulevard, Nevada

Agency Phone

7028283111

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

www.lvmpd.com

Agency Case #

LLV160308003689

Agency Report Date

Mar 8, 2016

Primary Agency

Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department

Case Contributors

4804

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Hazel

Right Eye Color

Hazel

Last Updated

Oct 16, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP89188) and 2 other sources

Andrew Phillip Briggs was a 38-year-old man who was last seen by his mother in Las Vegas, Nevada on Feb. 11, 2016. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are unsettling, particularly due to a troubling text message he sent which stated, 'I can't live like this.' Since that last communication, he has not been seen or heard from again. His case is being handled by the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, who are seeking any information that could lead to answers about his whereabouts and what may have happened to him. His family has been left in a state of uncertainty, grappling with the painful reality of his sudden and unexplained absence.

At the time he went missing, Andrew was described as a white male, standing 5'11' tall and weighing approximately 220 pounds. He had brown hair and distinctive tattoos, including a bull with horns and a cow skull with the word 'Redneck' on his right arm. Another undescribed tattoo was on his upper right arm. These physical details, along with the distressing final text message, form the basis of the investigation into his disappearance. The lack of any substantial leads or contact has made this a difficult and prolonged case for both law enforcement and his loved ones.

The years since Andrew's disappearance have been marked by a painful silence and an ongoing search for answers. The emotional toll on his family is immeasurable, as they are left to wonder about his fate. The case remains an active missing person investigation, a poignant reminder of the many individuals who vanish without a trace. The overview of this case highlights the sudden and distressing nature of his disappearance, the limited information available to investigators, and the enduring hope of his family for any information that might bring them closure.
Last Seen: Feb 11, 2016

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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Housing Cases Summary Page - Department of Justice

Las Vegas Topic Andrew Briggs - KSNV

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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 — Henderson, Nevada

UP104115 • Found Dec 22, 2022

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 38 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%9 mi away, same county

TimingFound 7 years after last seen

Height 100%5'11" vs 5'11"

81%Moderate

John Doe — Nevada

UP15980 • Found Jul 13, 2016

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 38

Race 100%White

Location 100%5 mi away, same county

TimingFound 5 months after last seen

Height 75%5'7"–6'2" vs 5'11"

76%Possible

John Doe — Nevada

UP17836 • Found Nov 7, 2017

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Sex ✓Male

Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 38 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 100%5 mi away, same county

TimingFound 21 months after last seen

Height 100%6'0" vs 5'11"

Weight 86%183 lb vs 220 lb

Hair 40%Gray vs Brown

Eyes 30%Blue vs Hazel

75%Possible

John Doe — Las Vegas, Nevada

UP52566 • Found Jul 19, 2018

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Sex ✓Male

Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 38 when missing

Race 100%White

Location 99%12 mi away, same county

TimingFound 2 years after last seen

Height 84%6'1" vs 5'11"

Weight 100%205 lb vs 220 lb

Hair 40%Gray 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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Andrew Briggs Missing Person Case

Last seen in Las Vegas, Nevada on Feb 11, 2016

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (2)

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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