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Joe Ricks Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oakland, California on Oct 06, 2021

Victim Details

Oct 15, 2021

Mar 18, 2024

Joe

Ricks

39

35

64 inches

150 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Oct 06, 2021

Oakland

California

Alameda County

94609

No

108228

Oakland Police Department

Oakland

California

Alameda County

94607

Brad Sides

Police Officer, Missing Persons

455 7th Street, California

5102383641

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.oaklandca.gov/departments/police

21-047394

2021-10-12

Oakland Police Department

5134

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/26/2026


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Joe Churchville Ricks III, a 35-year-old male, was last seen on October 6, 2021, in Oakland, California. He was spotted near Vicente Way around 11:30 a.m., possibly headed toward San Francisco, with plans to use the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system. At the time, Ricks was wearing a brown jacket, black jeans, and black boots and may have been carrying a large black backpack. Ricks, who used they/them pronouns and was known by various names including "Jayce" or "CSPShala," ...
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Last Seen: Oct 06, 2021

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  • Joe Churchville Ricks III | State of California - Department of Justice

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