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David Ruiz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Oct 01, 2018

Victim Details

Mar 04, 2021

Jan 12, 2024

David

Ruiz

55

48

65 inches

66 inches

130 lbs

150 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Oct 01, 2018

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

No

101282

Milwaukee Police Department - Sensitive Crimes Division

Milwaukee

Wisconsin

Milwaukee County

53233

Elizabeth McDaris

Police Officer

619 West Walnut Street, Wisconsin

4149357405

Local

Law Enforcement

https://city.milwaukee.gov/police/Police-Units-Partners/scd

193190084

2019-11-15

Milwaukee Police Department - Sensitive Crimes Division

6447

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/23/2026


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David Ruiz, age 48, was last in contact with his family on October 1, 2018. During a phone call, he mentioned being in Los Angeles but appeared disoriented and unable to recall his exact location. He indicated he needed his birth certificate and money but never collected them. Ruiz, known to be unhoused at the time, has not been seen or heard from since that phone call. His case was officially reported in 2019, and his current whereabouts remain unknown. Authorities continue to seek information ...
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Last Seen: Oct 01, 2018

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  • MPD long-term missing: David Ruiz last seen Oct. 2018 - TMJ4
  • Milwaukee man missing; last seen October 2018
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