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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP159928) and 2 other sources
In the bustling neighborhood of Soho, New York, a sense of concern arose for 82-year-old Sanford Reingold. On the morning of Monday, March 2, 2026, at about 9:25 a.m., he was seen leaving his home at 438 Broadway, located near the intersection of Prince Street. This would be the last confirmed sighting of the elderly man, prompting a public appeal for assistance from the New York Police Department to help locate him. The community was left with the unsettling question of his whereabouts and wellbeing.

Mr. Reingold is described as being approximately 5 feet 6 inches tall and weighing around 180 pounds, with a thin build. He has a salt and pepper beard. At the time of his disappearance, he was dressed in a blue jacket, a gray hoodie sweater, brown pants, and black sandals. He was also wearing a blue hat. The eclectic mix of clothing, particularly sandals on a March morning in New York, might have stood out to anyone who saw him that day.

The circumstances surrounding Sanford Reingold's disappearance remain unclear, leaving his family and community in a state of uncertainty. Authorities have urged anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward. The NYPD's Crime Stoppers Hotline is available for tips, and information can also be submitted through their website or on their social media platforms. The case is an active appeal to the public, hoping that a crucial piece of information will surface and help bring this compassionate case to a resolution, providing answers to a community that is deeply concerned for one of its own.

Last Seen: Mar 2, 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.

76%Possible
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 82
Race 60%Hispanic
Location 100%1 mi away, same county
TimingFound 3 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 63%96 lb vs 140–180 lb

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