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Gary Poole Missing Person Case

Last seen in Ontario, California on Oct 29, 1996

Victim Details

Created

Aug 05, 2014

Case Added

Mar 04, 2022

Firstname

Gary

Lastname

Poole

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

73 inches

Weight

195 lbs

Ethnicity

White / Caucasian

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Oct 29, 1996

City

Ontario

State

California

County

San Bernardino County

Agency ID

15595

Agency Name

Ontario Police Department

Agency City

Ontario

Agency State

California

Agency County

San Bernardino County

Agency Zip Code

91761

Agency Contact

Agency Address

2500 South Archibald Avenue, California

Agency Phone

9093952001

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.ci.ontario.ca.us/Police

Agency Case #

96-10-2515

Primary Agency

Ontario Police Department

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Hazel

Right Eye Color

Hazel

Last Updated

07/22/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Gary David Poole, a 36-year-old man from Ontario, California, was last seen on October 29, 1996, at his home. His disappearance remains a mystery, and his case is classified as endangered missing. When Poole vanished, he left behind all his money and identification, leading his family to believe that he may have suffered a mental breakdown. It is suspected that Poole might be living as a homeless person and may not even be aware of his identity.

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Last Seen: Oct 29, 1996

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Gary Poole Missing Person Case

Last seen in Ontario, California on Oct 29, 1996

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