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James Thomas Missing Person Case

Last seen in Half Moon Bay, California on Sep 1, 2021

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Victim Details

Dec 14, 2021

Feb 1, 2022

James

Thomas

83

78

69 inches

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Sep 1, 2021

Half Moon Bay

California

San Mateo County

94014

No

110525

San Mateo County Sheriff's Office

Redwood City

California

San Mateo County

94063

Antonio Baggetta

Detective- Missing Persons

400 County Center, California

6505991536

County

Law Enforcement

www.smcsheriff.com/contact-us

21-09894

Dec 1, 2021

San Mateo County Sheriff's Office

na

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 10, 2026


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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP87199) and 3 other sources
I couldn't find sufficient detailed information regarding the missing person case of James Thomas, age 78, last seen on September 1, 2021, from Half Moon Bay, California. However, for updates or more details on this case, I recommend checking official missing persons databases like NamUs or contacting local law enforcement agencies in Half Moon Bay or San Mateo County. These resources are often involved in active investigations and may have more comprehensive data about ongoing cases.
Last Seen: Sep 1, 2021

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    • Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

    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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
    View case
    Sex ✓Male
    Age 57%Est. 60–70 vs 78
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'9" vs 5'9"
    Weight 100%191 lb vs 180 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown 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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    Forum Posts (3)

    Has anyone been following the James Thomas case from Half Moon Bay? It's been over two years since... ...Read More
    10/11/2024
    Does anyone else find it strange that there's so little information available about James Thomas's... ...Read More
    05/12/2024
    Anyone else find it odd that James Thomas’s car was found parked at the overlook outside Half Moon... ...Read More
    04/16/2023

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