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Manuel Alvarez Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Leandro, California on Feb 2, 2018

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Victim Details

Created

Feb 20, 2019

Case Added

Jan 12, 2024

First Name

Manuel

Last Name

Alvarez

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

60 inches

Height To

72 inches

Weight

160 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Feb 2, 2018

City

San Leandro

State

California

County

Alameda County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

47319

Agency Name

San Leandro Police Department

Agency City

San Leandro

Agency State

California

Agency County

Alameda County

Agency Zip Code

94577

Agency Address

901 East 14th Street, California

Agency Phone

5105772740

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.sanleandro.org/depts/pd/default.asp

Agency Case #

2018-28201

Agency Report Date

Jun 23, 2018

Primary Agency

San Leandro Police Department

Case Contributors

9436

Hair Color

Gray or Partially Gray

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Oct 5, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP55551) and 3 other sources

Manuel Alvarez, aged 76, was last seen on February 2, 2018, in San Leandro, California. Before his disappearance, Alvarez had traveled to Costa Rica, where he was investigating the fraudulent sale of his properties by unknown individuals. While in Costa Rica, authorities discovered that his passport had been used fraudulently, adding another layer of mystery to his case. Manuel was described as a Hispanic male with gray hair, weighing around 160 pounds, and standing 5 feet tall. Despite efforts to trace him, Manuel remains missing, and there have been no significant leads since his disappearance. His case is still open, and authorities continue to seek information from the public that could help locate him.

If you have any information regarding Manuel Alvarez’s disappearance, the authorities urge you to come forward.
Last Seen: Feb 2, 2018

Links to Additional Sources (3)

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Missing Person / NamUs #MP55551 | NamUs

Bay Area homicides 2018: Map and details - The Mercury News

Spanish Man Who Lives in California Went Missing in Costa Rica

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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.

78%Possible

John Doe — Stockton, California

UP87360 • Found Jun 19, 2021

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Sex ✓Male

Age 65%Est. 50–70 vs 76 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 91%42 mi away, same state

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'0"–6'0"

Weight 70%110–120 lb vs 160 lb

Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

75%Possible

John Doe — San Francisco, California

UP91361 • Found Feb 5, 2022

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Sex ✓Male

Age 68%Est. 60–70 vs 76 when missing

Race 60%White

Location 98%19 mi away, same state

TimingFound 4 years after last seen

Height 100%5'9" vs 5'0"–6'0"

Weight 81%191 lb vs 160 lb

Hair 100%Gray vs Gray

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

75%Possible

John Doe — Stockton, California

UP157759 • Found Jul 7, 2022

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Sex ✓Male

Age 60%Est. 18–100 vs 76 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 90%48 mi away, same state

TimingFound 4 years after last seen

Height 100%5'4" vs 5'0"–6'0"

Weight 70%200 lb vs 160 lb

Hair 40%Black vs Gray

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.

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Manuel Alvarez Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Leandro, California on Feb 2, 2018

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (3)

Possible Unidentified Matches (3)

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