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Clenard Pettis Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Sep 3, 2021

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Victim Details

Created

Nov 1, 2021

Case Added

Jan 12, 2024

First Name

Clenard

Last Name

Pettis

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

70 inches

Height To

71 inches

Weight

170 lbs

Weight To

180 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Sep 3, 2021

City

Houston

State

Texas

County

Harris County

Tribal Land

Unknown

Agency ID

108595

Agency Name

Houston Police Department

Agency City

Houston

Agency State

Texas

Agency County

Harris County

Agency Zip Code

77048

Agency Contact

Doug SteigerwaldD

Contact Job Title

Investigator

Agency Address

8300 Mykawa, Texas

Agency Phone

8323941872

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.houstonpolice.org/

Agency Case #

1191059-21

Agency Report Date

Sep 3, 2021

Primary Agency

Houston Police Department

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 10, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP85920)

Clenard Pettis, a 61-year-old man, was last seen on September 3, 2021, in Houston, Texas. His disappearance has been documented by the Texas Department of Public Safety, but few details regarding the circumstances have emerged. Clenard was listed in missing persons databases, and authorities have encouraged anyone with information to come forward. Despite ongoing efforts, his whereabouts remain unknown, and his case is still under investigation. Public participation in providing tips is crucial in cases like these to help bring resolution.
Last Seen: Sep 3, 2021

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Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

80%Moderate

John Doe — Houston, Texas

UP111254 • Found Oct 25, 2023

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Sex ✓Male

Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 61 when missing

Race 100%Black

Location 100%9 mi away, same county

TimingFound 2 years after last seen

Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'10"–5'11"

79%Possible

John Doe — Houston, Texas

UP122382 • Found Apr 20, 2024

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Sex ✓Male

Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 61 when missing

Race 100%Black

Location 99%13 mi away, same county

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'10"–5'11"

78%Possible

John Doe — Houston, Texas

UP96127 • Found Mar 27, 2022

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 61

Location 100%4 mi away, same county

TimingFound 7 months after last seen

Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 5'10"–5'11"

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.

Clenard Pettis Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Sep 3, 2021

Victim Details

Case Description

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Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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