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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP159924) and 1 other source
In the spring of 2026, a sense of unease settled over a family in the Bronx. On May 7th, 75-year-old Jose Manuel Figuereo Bello was last seen at approximately 7:00 PM on the 2400 block of Devoe Terrace. A Hispanic male, standing at 5'7' and weighing around 170 pounds, Mr. Bello was a familiar presence in his community. On the evening he went missing, he was wearing a black jacket, blue jeans, and white shoes. Notably, he was bald and clean-shaven at the time of his disappearance. His primary language is Spanish, a detail that could be significant in understanding his interactions on that day.

The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, leaving his loved ones with a painful void and a multitude of unanswered questions. The day after he was last seen, May 8, 2026, he was officially reported as a missing person to the New York City Police Department's Missing Persons Squad. The case was later entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on June 25, 2026, under case number MP159924, in an effort to broaden the search and gather any potential leads from the public or other law enforcement agencies.

The investigation into Jose Figuereo Bello's whereabouts continues, a quiet and persistent effort against the passage of time. Details about what may have led to his disappearance have not been made public, and the case is an ongoing appeal for any information that might shed light on what happened after he was last seen on that May evening. The summary of his case paints a picture of a senior citizen who vanished from his familiar surroundings, leaving behind a community concerned for his well-being. The lack of clear information or significant developments creates a difficult and ambiguous situation for all those who are hoping for his safe return.

Last Seen: May 7, 2026

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Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP162638
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP162638 • Found Jun 1, 2026
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 75
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%9 mi away, same state
TimingFound 4 weeks after last seen
Height 84%5'5" vs 5'7"
Weight 18%96 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Bald vs Bald
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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