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Eiji Tomita Missing Person Case

Last seen in Pasadena, California on Oct 17, 2001

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Victim Details

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Eiji

Tomita

55

30

63 inches

110 lbs

Asian

Male

Oct 17, 2001

Pasadena

California

Los Angeles County

91105

No

137832

Pasadena Police Department

Pasadena

California

Los Angeles County

91101

Brian Bulaon

Sergeant

207 Garfield Avenue, California

6267444565

Local

Law Enforcement

https://ww5.cityofpasadena.net/Police/

01-066053

Pasadena Police Department

535

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 5, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP117285) and 4 other sources
Eiji Tomita, a 30-year-old man of Japanese descent, went missing on October 17, 2001, in Pasadena, California. He was last seen in the area and has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Eiji was 5'3", weighed 110 pounds, and had black hair and brown eyes. Despite the time that has passed, few details have surfaced regarding the circumstances of his disappearance.

Law enforcement has classified his case as a voluntary missing adult, but no substantial leads or developments have been reported. His case remains open with the Pasadena Police Department, which continues to seek any information that may provide insight into what happened to him.

If anyone has any information, they are encouraged to contact the authorities.
Last Seen: Oct 17, 2001

Links to Additional Sources (4)

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  • Eiji Tomita - California Department of Justice
  • Eiji Tomita - The Charley Project
  • 4672DMCA - Eiji Tomita - Doe Network
  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP117285 - Office of Justice Programs

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

    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.

    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP58402
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP58402 • Found Jun 10, 2019
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 100%8 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'6" vs 5'3"
    Weight 76%134 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    80%Moderate
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP3335 • Found Nov 18, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 30–43 vs 30
    Location 100%12 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 5 weeks after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'5" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%116 lb vs 110 lb
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Long Beach, California
    UP3340 • Found Sep 29, 2001
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 25–40 vs 30
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 100%4'11"–5'3" vs 5'3"
    Weight 87%92 lb vs 110 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — California
    UP3331 • Found Jan 27, 2002
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 21–30 vs 30
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'1"–5'6" vs 5'3"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Anaheim, California - unidentified case UP13966
    John Doe — Anaheim, California
    UP13966 • Found Jul 16, 2014
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 40–55 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 96%25 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 13 years after last seen
    Height 36%5'8" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%99 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California - unidentified case UP163354
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP163354 • Found Sep 11, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 50–90 vs 30 when missing
    Race 100%Asian
    Location 100%7 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 25 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'3"
    Weight 100%120 lb vs 110 lb
    Hair 70%Gray vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Irwindale, California
    UP3120 • Found Dec 4, 2003
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 30 when missing
    Location 100%11 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'3"

    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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    Eiji Tomita was 30 when he was last seen in Pasadena, California, on October 17, 2001. He is... ...Read More
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