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James Creegan Missing Person Case

Last seen in Rockville Centre, New York on Feb 28, 1979

Victim Details

May 18, 2020

May 19, 2020

James

Creegan

66

19

77 inches

77 inches

180 lbs

180 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Feb 28, 1979

Rockville Centre

New York

Nassau County

11570

Unknown

82174

Nassau County Police Department

Mineola

New York

Nassau County

11501

Missing Persons Squad

1490 Franklin Ave, New York

5165738800

County

Law Enforcement

www.pdcn.org

LNRC5974

Nassau County Police Department

Red/Auburn

Blue

Blue

07/08/2026


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James Creegan, a 19-year-old from Rockville Centre, New York, was last seen on February 28, 1979. Creegan, a college student and a well-known figure in his community, disappeared under mysterious circumstances. On the day of his disappearance, he was last seen by friends in the Rockville Centre area, but he never returned home and failed to make contact with anyone afterward. Concerned about his sudden absence, his family reported him missing to local authorities.

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Last Seen: Feb 28, 1979

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    I recently stumbled across a mention of James Creegan's disappearance from back in 1979. I've been d... ...Read More
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