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Robert Tharp Missing Person Case

Last seen in Mojave, California on Jul 4, 2014

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Victim Details

Mar 28, 2022

Apr 10, 2024

Robert

Tharp

32

20

71 inches

74 inches

160 lbs

195 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 4, 2014

Mojave

California

Kern County

93501

No

113306

California City Police Department

California City

California

Kern County

93505

Ryun Guerrero

Officer

21130 Hacienda Boulevard, California

7603738606

Local

Law Enforcement

www.calcitypd.org

CR14-1329

Jul 14, 2014

California City Police Department

na

Blond/Strawberry

Blue

Blue

Oct 18, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP90051) and 4 other sources
Robert Austin Tharp, age 20, was last seen on July 4, 2014, in Mojave, California. He is described as a Caucasian male, standing approximately 6'3" and weighing around 150 pounds, with dark blonde hair and blue eyes. He has not been heard from since the evening of July 4, 2014, and his disappearance remains a mystery.

The details surrounding Tharp’s disappearance are sparse, and he was last seen at around 8:00 p.m. on the day he went missing. Authorities have entered him into the National Missing Persons database, but despite efforts by law enforcement, no significant clues have emerged. His case remains under investigation by the California City Police Department, and the circumstances of his disappearance continue to be a point of concern for both his family and investigators.

If anyone has information regarding Robert Tharp’s whereabouts, they are urged to contact local law enforcement.
Last Seen: Jul 4, 2014

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  • Missing Persons - City of California City">Missing Persons - City of California City
  • Six years on, Tharp cold case remains unsolved - Mojave Desert News
  • Robert G. "Bob" Tharp Obituary 2024
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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (2)

    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.

    75%Possible
    John Doe — Hermosa Beach, California
    UP92868 • Found May 14, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 21–44 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 80%83 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'11"–6'2"
    Weight 100%150–175 lb vs 160–195 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Palm Springs, California
    UP60257 • Found Mar 10, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–24 vs 20 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 70%123 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'9"–6'1" vs 5'11"–6'2"

    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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