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Andres Gaytan Missing Person Case

Last seen in Los Angeles, California on Mar 23, 2020

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Victim Details

Jul 21, 2020

Jul 22, 2020

Andres

Gaytan

23

17

68 inches

130 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Mar 23, 2020

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90033

No

89840

Los Angeles Police Department- Hollenbeck Division

Los Angeles

California

Los Angeles County

90033

2111 East 1st Street, California

3233424100

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.lapdonline.org/hollenbeck_community_police_station

Los Angeles Police Department- Hollenbeck Division

Black

Brown

Brown

Oct 11, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP71971) and 3 other sources
Andres Gaytan, 17, was last seen on March 23, 2020, in Los Angeles, California. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and his case has been classified as a missing person by authorities. Despite efforts to locate him, there have been no significant leads or updates on his whereabouts since that time. His case is listed in national missing persons databases, and officials continue to urge anyone with information to come forward.

The case is currently active, and public involvement is critical in cases like this. If you have any information, local law enforcement or the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) can be contacted to assist in the investigation.
Last Seen: Mar 23, 2020

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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  • Missing Person / NamUs #MP71971 - Office of Justice Programs
  • Andres Gaytan | State of California - Department of Justice - CA.gov
  • Missing Children Data from NAMUS website - GitHub

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

    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.

    82%Moderate
    John Doe — Marina del Rey, California
    UP163485 • Found Sep 7, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 20–35 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 99%15 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'9" vs 5'8"
    Weight 54%170–180 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    77%Possible
    John Doe — North Hollywood, California
    UP122468 • Found May 18, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 18–36 vs 17 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 99%14 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 89%90–110 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 60%Brown vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Los Angeles, California
    UP77023 • Found Jan 1, 2021
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 60%Est. 20–50 vs 17
    Race 60%White
    Location 100%2 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 9 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2"–5'8" vs 5'8"
    Weight 74%160–185 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    75%Possible
    John Doe — Hermosa Beach, California
    UP92868 • Found May 14, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 80%Est. 21–44 vs 17 when missing
    Race 60%White
    Location 98%17 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 2 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–5'10" vs 5'8"
    Weight 89%150–175 lb vs 130 lb
    75%Possible
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California - unidentified case UP159177
    John Doe — San Bernardino, California
    UP159177 • Found Mar 30, 2026
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 77%Est. 25–35 vs 17 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%55 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
    Weight 26%183 lb vs 130 lb
    Hair 100%Black vs Black
    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.

    Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.

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