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Luis Cruz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Buffalo, New York on Aug 20, 2012

Victim Details

Jun 10, 2020

Oct 11, 2023

Luis

Cruz

26

13

48 inches

48 inches

90 lbs

90 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Aug 20, 2012

Buffalo

New York

Erie County

14207

Unknown

83759

Buffalo Police Department

Buffalo

New York

Erie County

14202

68 Court Street, New York

7168514444

Local

Law Enforcement

bpdny.org

12-224-0003

Buffalo Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/20/2026


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Luis Cruz, a 13-year-old boy, was last seen on August 20, 2012, in Buffalo, New York. Very few details are available about the circumstances of his disappearance, and his case remains unsolved. Luis's information has been included in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) to assist in ongoing efforts to locate him. Authorities are continuing to investigate the case and are seeking any tips that might provide new leads.

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Last Seen: Aug 20, 2012

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP70511 | NamUs
  • Corpsmember Success Story: Luis Cruz - The Corps Network
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