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Mark Fretwell Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oakland, California on Apr 8, 2019

Victim Details

Created

Jun 12, 2019

Case Added

Mar 4, 2024

First Name

Mark

Last Name

Fretwell

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

69 inches

Weight

143 lbs

Ethnicity

Black / African American

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Apr 8, 2019

City

Oakland

State

California

County

Alameda County

Zip Code

94601

Tribal Land

Agency ID

55849

Agency Name

Oakland Police Department

Agency City

Oakland

Agency State

California

Agency County

Alameda County

Agency Zip Code

94607

Agency Contact

Brad Sides

Contact Job Title

Police Officer, Missing Persons

Agency Address

455 7th Street, California

Agency Phone

5102383641

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.oaklandca.gov/departments/police

Agency Case #

19-017863

Agency Report Date

Apr 10, 2019

Primary Agency

Oakland Police Department

Case Contributors

9189

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 15, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP57973) and 2 other sources

Mark Fretwell, a 56-year-old man, was last seen on April 8, 2019, in Oakland, California. He left a healthcare facility without permission and has not been seen since. Mark has a history of drug use and was known to frequent urban nomadic communities within the Oakland and San Leandro areas. He is described as an African American male, 5'9" tall, weighing 143 pounds, with black hair. At the time of his disappearance, he was considered vulnerable due to his health and lifestyle.

His case remains unsolved, and there is little information about his whereabouts since he was last seen. Authorities continue to urge the public to provide any leads that might help in locating him.
Last Seen: Apr 8, 2019

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Mark Fretwell Missing Person Case

Last seen in Oakland, California on Apr 8, 2019

Victim Details

Case Description

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