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Phillip Tate Missing Person Case

Last seen in Riverside, California on Feb 25, 2020

Victim Details

Mar 6, 2020

Feb 17, 2022

Phillip

Tate

73

67

74 inches

190 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 25, 2020

Riverside

California

Riverside County

No

76947

Riverside County Sheriff- Perris Station

Perris

California

Riverside County

92571

Amy Contreras

Investigator

1

137 North Perris Boulevard, California

9512101000

County

Law Enforcement

http://www.riversidesheriff.org/

PC200560081

Riverside County Sheriff- Perris Station

na

Brown

Blue

Blue

Oct 10, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP66220) and 5 other sources
Phillip Tate, age 67, disappeared on February 25, 2020, from Riverside, California. He was last seen around 5:30 p.m. visiting his mother-in-law at the Westmont Village Retirement Facility near Arnold Drive. Tate, who suffered from dementia and diabetes, walked away from the facility and has not been seen since. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing a green shirt and khaki pants. Tate was unfamiliar with the area, and despite searches, no significant leads have emerged. His case remains unsolved, and his whereabouts are unknown.
Last Seen: Feb 25, 2020

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP66220 | NamUs
  • Man with dementia sought after disappearing in Riverside
  • Search Continues for Missing Dementia Patient - NBC Palm Springs
  • Concerns Mount In Search For Missing Riverside County Man ...
  • SILVER ALERT* Phillip... - Missing Persons Cases Network

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

    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 — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP88020
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California
    UP88020 • Found Feb 9, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 67
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%9 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 12 months after last seen
    Height 84%6'0" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%206 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 30%Hazel vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP104480 • Found Mar 22, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 67 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 89%51 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'6"–5'9" vs 6'2"
    Weight 100%180–190 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 100%Brown vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Menifee, California
    UP100667 • Found Sep 9, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 67 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 97%22 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 36%5'9" vs 6'2"
    Weight 79%151 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP78168
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP78168 • Found Mar 19, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 67
    Race 100%White
    Location 87%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 weeks after last seen
    Height 52%5'5"–5'10" vs 6'2"
    Weight 88%140–160 lb vs 190 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 100%Blue vs Blue

    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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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    Forum Posts (2)

    Has anyone else been digging into the Phillip Tate case? I just keep thinking about his medical... ...Read More
    11/18/2023
    Has anyone looked into the possibility that Phillip could have tried to take a bus or find a ride... ...Read More
    08/08/2023

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