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David Ruiz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Oct 1, 2018

Victim Details

Created

Mar 4, 2021

Case Added

Jan 12, 2024

First Name

David

Last Name

Ruiz

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

65 inches

Height To

66 inches

Weight

130 lbs

Weight To

150 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Oct 1, 2018

City

Los Angeles

State

California

County

Los Angeles County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

101282

Agency Name

Milwaukee Police Department - Sensitive Crimes Division

Agency City

Milwaukee

Agency State

Wisconsin

Agency County

Milwaukee County

Agency Zip Code

53233

Agency Contact

Elizabeth McDaris

Contact Job Title

Police Officer

Agency Address

619 West Walnut Street, Wisconsin

Agency Phone

4149357405

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

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

Agency Case #

193190084

Agency Report Date

Nov 15, 2019

Primary Agency

Milwaukee Police Department - Sensitive Crimes Division

Case Contributors

6447

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 2, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP78493) and 7 other sources

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 that may help locate him.
Last Seen: Oct 1, 2018