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Danny Cruz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Ontario, California on Dec 20, 2018

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Victim Details

Feb 11, 2020

Mar 4, 2022

Danny

Cruz

64

57

67 inches

69 inches

155 lbs

165 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Dec 20, 2018

Ontario

California

San Bernardino County

Unknown

74414

Ontario Police Department

Ontario

California

San Bernardino County

91761

Richard Ballard

Police Detective

2500 South Archibald Avenue, California

9093952001

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.ci.ontario.ca.us/Police

190200982

Ontario Police Department

8167

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP65186) and 4 other sources
Danny Cruz, a 57-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on December 20, 2018, in Ontario, California. He was reportedly last spotted at a park located near Campus and Riverside Drive. Danny was known to frequently walk in the areas of Riverside Drive and Euclid Avenue, but after that day, he has not been seen or heard from again. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as 5'7" tall, weighing approximately 155 pounds, with black hair.

Authorities have been investigating the case, but no significant leads or developments have been reported. The Ontario Police Department continues to seek information from the public that might help uncover what happened to Danny. His case is listed with NamUs (National Missing and Unidentified Persons System), and the hope remains that new information will eventually surface to resolve the case.

Anyone with information is encouraged to contact local law enforcement to aid in the investigation.
Last Seen: Dec 20, 2018

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP65186 | NamUs
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    • 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.

    86%Strong
    John Doe — Riverside, California
    UP100668 • Found Sep 24, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 57 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%17 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 98%183 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    85%Strong
    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 57
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%34 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 100%154 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP101827
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP101827 • Found Feb 10, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 57 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'6" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 100%140–160 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Inglewood, California - unidentified case UP94798
    John Doe — Inglewood, California
    UP94798 • Found Jun 21, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 57 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'3"–5'5" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — La Puente, California - unidentified case UP106330
    John Doe — La Puente, California
    UP106330 • Found Jul 2, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 84%Est. 30–55 vs 57 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%16 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 100%140–155 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP98209
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP98209 • Found Dec 1, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 57 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%32 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 83%115–125 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Jurupa Valley, California
    UP107893 • Found Jul 17, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 57 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'4" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 100%142 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    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 57 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 91%44 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 90%131 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP55211
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP55211 • Found Jan 16, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–65 vs 57
    Race 60%White
    Location 94%33 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'8" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 79%198 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP149750
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP149750 • Found Aug 9, 2025
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 86%Est. 45–55 vs 57 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 93%36 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'2"–5'4" vs 5'7"–5'9"
    Weight 100%135–150 lb vs 155–165 lb
    Hair 100%Black 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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