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Gilbert Chavez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Anaheim, California on Aug 2, 2007

Victim Details

May 28, 2021

May 28, 2021

Gilbert

Chavez

71

52

70 inches

73 inches

140 lbs

160 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Aug 2, 2007

Anaheim

California

Orange County

92806

No

104710

Westminster Police Department

Westminster

California

Orange County

92683

Malcolm Pierson

Detective

8200 Westminster Boulevard, California

7148983315

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.westminster-ca.gov/police/default.asp

13-07993

Oct 31, 2013

Westminster Police Department

6613

Brown

Brown

Brown

Oct 7, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP80792) and 2 other sources
Gilbert Chavez, a 52-year-old man, was last seen by his family in Anaheim, California, around August 2, 2007. Chavez, who was known to be homeless, was believed to be living between Anaheim and Santa Ana during the time of his disappearance. His family, however, did not report him missing until 2013, indicating that contact with him had been sporadic in the years leading up to his disappearance. Chavez was described as Hispanic, approximately 5'10" tall, and weighing 140 pounds, with brown hair.

Despite efforts to locate him, there have been no significant leads or sightings since he was reported missing. His case remains unsolved, and authorities continue to seek information regarding his whereabouts.
Last Seen: Aug 2, 2007

Links to Additional Sources (2)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP80792 | NamUs
  • Police Department - City of Long Beach

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP60986
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP60986 • Found Sep 22, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17827 • Found Apr 12, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 100%175–190 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP79792
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP79792 • Found Mar 7, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–64 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'6"–5'11" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 100%170 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%30 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'8" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 89%183 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP17844
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP17844 • Found Apr 20, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5"–5'8" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 100%160–170 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Commerce, California - unidentified case UP13339
    John Doe — Commerce, California
    UP13339 • Found Jul 7, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 52 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 97%20 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 100%163 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP10366
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP10366 • Found Mar 1, 2012
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%42 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'7" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 65%200 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Tustin, California - unidentified case UP7692
    John Doe — Tustin, California
    UP7692 • Found Dec 27, 2007
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 52
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 months after last seen
    Weight 100%161 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP154628
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP154628 • Found Dec 8, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 40–50 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 96%26 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 100%150–160 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 60%Black vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP84065
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP84065 • Found Aug 15, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 55–75 vs 52 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 14 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'10"–6'1"
    Weight 100%131 lb vs 140–160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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