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Jose Sandoval-Rodriguez Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on Aug 1, 2017

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Victim Details

Created

Aug 2, 2017

Case Added

Oct 25, 2021

First Name

Jose

Last Name

Sandoval-Rodriguez

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

69 inches

Weight

115 lbs

Weight To

120 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Aug 1, 2017

City

San Francisco

State

California

County

San Francisco County

Agency ID

33871

Agency Name

United States Park Police - San Francisco

Agency City

San Francisco

Agency State

California

Agency County

San Francisco County

Agency Zip Code

94129

Agency Contact

Steven Polianos

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

1217 Ralston Avenue, California

Agency Phone

4155615510

Agency Jurisdiction

Federal

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.nps.gov/subjects/uspp/san-francisco-field-office.htm

Agency Case #

17064245

Agency Report Date

Aug 1, 2017

Primary Agency

United States Park Police - San Francisco

Case Contributors

10774

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 16, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP39339) and 4 other sources

Jose Sandoval-Rodriguez, a 19-year-old male, went missing on August 1, 2017, while swimming at Ocean Beach, part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area in San Francisco, California. He was last seen wearing only a pair of black shorts when a powerful wave swept him out to sea. Despite rescue efforts and searches, his body was never recovered, and he is presumed to have drowned.

Sandoval-Rodriguez's case is classified as a "lost/injured missing" due to the circumstances of his disappearance. His family and authorities have been unable to locate him, but the case remains open, with agencies like the Golden Gate National Recreation Park Police encouraging anyone with information to come forward. His disappearance remains a tragedy for his loved ones, who continue to hope for closure.
Last Seen: Aug 1, 2017

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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Jose Santos Sandoval-Rodriguez - California Department of Justice

U.S. Missing Persons - Doe Network

Jose Santos Sandoval-Rodriguez - The Charley Project

Missing Person / NamUs

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

77%Possible

John Doe — Oakland, California

UP160748 • Found Jul 7, 2022

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 19 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 100%11 mi away, same state

TimingFound 5 years after last seen

Height 20%5'3" vs 5'9"

Weight 100%132 lb vs 115–120 lb

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.

Jose Sandoval-Rodriguez Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on Aug 1, 2017

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (4)

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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