Michael Chien Missing Person Case

Michael Shan Chien, a 23-year-old man, was last seen on December 18, 1996, at his mother's home in Upland, California. He was supposed to meet his family for Christmas shopping but never showed up and has not been heard from since. His vehicle, a white 1996 Nissan Maxima with Wisconsin license plates, was found abandoned in Ventura, California, a week after his disappearance. Authorities found no signs of foul play in the car.

There have been a few possible sightings of Michael after his disappearance. In February 1997, a Bakersfield police officer reportedly interacted with a man who resembled Chien. The individual asked for a ride to a halfway house and mentioned wanting treatment for a drug problem, but it is unconfirmed whether this person was indeed Chien. There was also a reported sighting of him at a carwash in San Gabriel, California.

Michael had ties to the Upland and San Francisco areas, as well as Wisconsin. Despite these possible leads, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, and the investigation continues.
Last Seen: Dec 18, 1996

Michael Shan Chien - The Charley Project

Michael S Chien | State of California - Department of Justice