Crime Solvers Central
Crime Solvers Central
302 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP159960) and 1 other source
Edgardo Roca, a Hispanic/Latino man who was 65 years old at the time of his disappearance, was last seen on December 23, 2025, at approximately 10:00 p.m. in the vicinity of Albany Avenue and Winthrop Street in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and publicly available information does not establish what led to his last known appearance in the neighborhood or where he may have gone afterward. His disappearance prompted a missing-person investigation by the New York City Police Department’s Missing Persons Squad, which continues to be identified as the agency responsible for his case in the available records.

At the time he was last seen, Roca was described as approximately 5 feet 8 inches tall and weighing around 130 pounds. He had short black-and-white hair and brown eyes. He was reportedly wearing a black coat and carrying a black bag when he was last observed near the intersection in Brooklyn. These details provide important identifying information for anyone who may have encountered him that evening or remembers seeing someone matching his description in the surrounding area. However, the available public information does not explain whether he was traveling on foot, intended to visit a particular destination, or was accompanied by anyone when he disappeared.

The missing-person case was formally reported to the New York City Police Department on February 19, 2026, and was assigned case number KNMP26-882. The publicly available case record was subsequently published to assist with identifying Roca and establishing his whereabouts. Despite the passage of time between his last known appearance and the formal reporting of the case, the available information does not explain why the report was made when it was, whether there had been earlier efforts to locate him, or what steps investigators may have taken before the case became publicly accessible. No confirmed account of his movements after he was last seen has been established in the information available for this synopsis.

Important details about Roca’s personal circumstances, including his residential arrangements, family connections, daily routine, medical needs, and the events leading up to his disappearance, have not been established through the available public information. There is also no verified explanation of whether his disappearance was voluntary, resulted from an unexpected circumstance, or involved another person. Without confirmed information about these matters, it would be inappropriate to draw conclusions about what happened to him or speculate about the reasons he has not returned. His last known location near Albany Avenue and Winthrop Street remains a significant reference point for anyone who may remember seeing him or have information about his movements.

The New York City Police Department’s Missing Persons Squad remains the designated investigating agency in the publicly available case information. Anyone with relevant information about Roca’s disappearance or possible whereabouts can contact the squad at 212-694-7781. Even details that may initially seem insignificant, such as a possible sighting or a recollection of someone matching his description, could help investigators assess potential leads. His identifying characteristics, including his short black-and-white hair, brown eyes, approximate height and weight, black coat, and black bag, remain important details for recognition.

Edgardo Roca’s disappearance is a case marked by unanswered questions and limited publicly documented circumstances. Last seen at approximately 10:00 p.m. near Albany Avenue and Winthrop Street in Brooklyn, the 65-year-old man has no publicly confirmed account of his subsequent movements in the information reviewed for this synopsis. The available record does not establish what happened after that evening, and no verified resolution has been identified. The central objective remains determining Roca’s whereabouts and clarifying the circumstances of his disappearance, while preserving an accurate account of the known facts and recognizing the concern and uncertainty that prolonged missing-person cases can bring to those who care about the missing individual.

Last Seen: Dec 23, 2025

Links to Additional Sources (1)

See any mistakes? Let us know!

Possible Unidentified Matches (4)

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.

82%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP156135
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP156135 • Found Feb 11, 2026
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 55–65 vs 65
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%10 mi away, same state
TimingFound 7 weeks after last seen
Height 36%5'3" vs 5'8"
Weight 97%145 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
82%Moderate
John Doe — Queens, New York - unidentified case UP156640
John Doe — Queens, New York
UP156640 • Found Feb 24, 2026
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 50–70 vs 65
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%8 mi away, same state
TimingFound 2 months after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 100%133 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 40%Gray vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP154360
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP154360 • Found Dec 31, 2025
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 68%Est. 50–60 vs 65
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 99%15 mi away, same state
TimingFound 8 days after last seen
Height 84%5'6" vs 5'8"
Weight 91%149 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
79%Possible
John Doe — Manhattan, New York - unidentified case UP162638
John Doe — Manhattan, New York
UP162638 • Found Jun 1, 2026
View case
Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 60–80 vs 65
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 100%7 mi away, same state
TimingFound 5 months after last seen
Height 68%5'5" vs 5'8"
Weight 67%96 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 40%Bald vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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.

Unidentified photos are blurred because many are post-mortem. Tap a photo to reveal it.