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Mark Thornton Missing Person Case

Last seen in Milpitas, California on Mar 07, 2019

Victim Details

Apr 29, 2019

Jun 22, 2022

Mark

Thornton

70

63

67 inches

70 inches

150 lbs

170 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Mar 07, 2019

Milpitas

California

Santa Clara County

95035

No

50265

Milpitas Police Department

Milpitas

California

Santa Clara County

95035

Denise Lynch

Detective Sergeant

1275 North Milpitas Blvd, California

4085862400

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/milpitas/departments/police/

19-066-153

2019-03-07

Milpitas Police Department

na

Gray or Partially Gray

Blue

Blue

08/01/2026


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Mark Herbert Thornton, a 63-year-old resident of Milpitas, California, went missing on March 7, 2019. That day, he left his residence on Coelho Street around 11:30 a.m. and was last seen walking on foot. Thornton was considered "at risk" due to his need for medication to manage various medical conditions, including blood pressure issues, which he left behind. He was last seen wearing a red vest, black jeans, and gray hiking shoes.

Thornton had faced challenges in the years lea ...
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Last Seen: Mar 07, 2019

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  • Mark Herbert Thornton - The Charley Project
  • Mark Herbert Thornton | State of California - Department of Justice
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    Has anyone stumbled across more about the conversations leading up to Mark Thornton's disappearance?... ...Read More
    10/03/2024
    I'm curious about the red vest Mark was last seen wearing. It's such a distinctive piece of clothing... ...Read More
    04/14/2024
    Has anyone come across a situation where financial stress might push someone to just walk away? I've... ...Read More
    02/05/2023
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