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Gary Dinker Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Francisco, California on Jul 17, 2009

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Victim Details

Dec 27, 2017

Dec 1, 2023

Gary

Dinker

66

49

73 inches

160 lbs

White / Caucasian

Male

Jul 17, 2009

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

64

San Francisco Police Department

San Francisco

California

San Francisco County

94158

1245 3rd Street, 6th floor, California

4155530123

Local

Law Enforcement

https://sanfranciscopolice.org/

09-0741076

San Francisco Police Department

Brown

Green

Green

Oct 2, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP41511) and 3 other sources
Gary W. Dinker, aged 49, was last seen on July 17, 2009, in San Francisco, California. He has not been heard from since, and his disappearance remains unsolved. At the time he went missing, Dinker was described as a white male, standing 6'1" tall and weighing 160 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. There are few details available regarding the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, and no significant leads have surfaced in the years since.

The San Francisco Police Department is handling the investigation, but they have not released any further information or updates. Anyone with potential information about his whereabouts is encouraged to contact the authorities.
Last Seen: Jul 17, 2009

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Gary W. Dinker - The Charley Project
  • Gary Dinker | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP41511 | NamUs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (9)

    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.

    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Sausalito, California
    UP12220 • Found May 15, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 45–60 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%7 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 95%180 lb vs 160 lb
    83%Moderate
    John Doe — Berkeley, California - unidentified case UP12992
    John Doe — Berkeley, California
    UP12992 • Found Nov 2, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%11 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 16 months after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 65%117 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 50%Blue vs Green
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Milpitas, California - unidentified case UP59937
    John Doe — Milpitas, California
    UP59937 • Found Sep 29, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 55–70 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'11" vs 6'1"
    Weight 61%115 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 70%Hazel vs Green
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Milpitas, California
    UP72156 • Found Jun 14, 2018
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 50–60 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 93%37 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 9 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'7"–5'11" vs 6'1"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146037
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP146037 • Found Oct 10, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%5 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'5"–5'9" vs 6'1"
    Weight 79%127 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California - unidentified case UP146018
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP146018 • Found Jan 18, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 48–62 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%1 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'8" vs 6'1"
    Weight 88%186 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 40%Gray vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 60–70 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 52%5'9" vs 6'1"
    Weight 81%191 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Brown
    Eyes 0%Brown vs Green
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Jose, California - unidentified case UP128242
    John Doe — San Jose, California
    UP128242 • Found Feb 11, 2016
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 92%41 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 7 years after last seen
    Height 84%6'3"–6'6" vs 6'1"
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Francisco, California
    UP147165 • Found Jun 17, 2020
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 49 when missing
    Race 100%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 11 years after last seen
    Height 100%6'0" vs 6'1"
    Weight 100%172 lb vs 160 lb
    Hair 60%Black 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.

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