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Roy Thomas Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Sep 23, 2020

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Victim Details

Mar 1, 2023

Mar 1, 2023

Roy

Thomas

68

62

73 inches

74 inches

165 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Sep 23, 2020

Houston

Texas

Harris County

No

123577

Houston Police Department

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77048

Brian Fort

Detective

8300 Mykawa, Texas

8323941872

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.houstonpolice.org/

1323855-20

Oct 6, 2020

Houston Police Department

Bald

Brown

Brown

Oct 8, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP100856) and 5 other sources
Ruben Roy Thomas, age 62, was last seen in Houston, Texas, on September 23, 2020. His case remains unresolved, and limited details are available regarding the circumstances of his disappearance. Roy's case has been listed by various missing person organizations, and authorities are urging anyone with information about his whereabouts to come forward. The Texas Department of Public Safety and other agencies continue to maintain an active bulletin for Roy, hoping for any leads that might assist in finding him.

Family members and investigators continue to search for answers, and his disappearance adds to the growing number of unsolved missing person cases in Houston. Anyone with information that could aid in the investigation is encouraged to contact the authorities handling the case.
Last Seen: Sep 23, 2020

Links to Additional Sources (5)

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  • Thomas, Roy George v. State of Texas--Appeal from 182nd District ...
  • PHOTOS: These are Houston and Texas' missing adults
  • Roy Thomas | Unidentified Wiki - Fandom
  • Garland Police Locate Missing 87-Year-Old Man
  • Minnesota Missing and Unidentified Persons Clearinghouse

    • 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.

    79%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP122382 • Found Apr 20, 2024
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 40–60 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 99%13 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'1"–6'2"
    77%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP96127 • Found Mar 27, 2022
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 58–72 vs 62 when missing
    Location 100%4 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'7"–6'1" vs 6'1"–6'2"
    76%Possible
    John Doe — Houston, Texas
    UP111254 • Found Oct 25, 2023
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 45–65 vs 62 when missing
    Race 100%Black
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 3 years after last seen
    Height 68%5'4"–5'10" vs 6'1"–6'2"

    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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