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Juan Cruz, a 51-year-old man, was last seen on August 25, 2010, in Portland, Oregon. After spending a night out with friends, he was last noticed by his roommates, but since then, no further traces of his whereabouts have emerged. Cruz was described as being 5'2" tall, weighing around 150 pounds, with black hair. His disappearance remains unsolved, and despite efforts by authorities to gather information, no significant leads have surfaced over the years.

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Last Seen: Aug 25, 2010

Victim Details

Aug 02, 2011

Jan 05, 2024

Juan

Cruz

65

51

62 inches

150 lbs

160 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

In the late summer of 2010, a sense of unease settled over a household in Portland, Oregon, when 51-year-old Juan Almaraz Cruz, a Hispanic male, vanished without a trace. On the evening of August 25, 2010, Juan had enjoyed a night out with friends before returning to the home he shared with roommates. This would be the last time he was seen by those who knew him. The details surrounding his activities that night remain limited, but it is known that after this final sighting by his roommates, Juan disappeared, leaving behind a life and loved ones who would soon be consumed by worry and a search for answers. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing between 150 and 160 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The days following Juan's disappearance turned into weeks, and then months, with no word of his whereabouts. His family and friends were left to grapple with the uncertainty of his fate. The official report of his disappearance was filed with the Portland Police Bureau, initiating an investigation into the circumstances of his vanishing. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the case grew cold, with few leads to pursue. The lack of information about his movements after he was last seen at his residence created a challenging puzzle for investigators and a painful void for his family. The official record of his disappearance was created nearly a year later, on August 2, 2011, highlighting the prolonged period of uncertainty that had already passed. Years have now passed since Juan Almaraz Cruz was last seen, and his case remains an unresolved and sorrowful mystery. The passage of time has not diminished the hope for answers, but it has undoubtedly compounded the grief and worry for those who hold him dear. The Portland Police Bureau continues to list him as a missing person, and his case is a somber reminder of the many individuals who disappear, leaving behind unanswered questions. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained absence, a man who, after a seemingly ordinary evening, stepped out of his life and into the unknown, leaving a lasting impact on the community and a family still waiting for closure.

Aug 25, 2010

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

97206

No

10542

Portland Police Bureau

Portland

Oregon

Multnomah County

97204

Heidi Helwig

Detective

1111 Southwest 2nd Avenue, Oregon

5038230400

Local

Law Enforcement

10-70404

2010-08-25

Portland Police Bureau

Black

Brown

Brown

05/21/2026


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