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Summary based on 1 source
In the spring of 2019, a young man's life took an uncertain turn, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions. On April 12, 2019, 16-year-old Hugo Enrique Venegas was last seen in the Reseda area of Los Angeles, California. A Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, Hugo stood at 5 feet 4 inches and weighed around 110 pounds. He was last seen wearing a white t-shirt, blue Levi pants, and a blue Dodgers hat. A distinctive dimple on his right cheek is noted as a unique identifying feature. The Los Angeles Police Department is the reporting agency for his case, with the case number listed as 191008427.

The circumstances surrounding Hugo's disappearance remain largely unknown to the public, as there is a notable absence of media reports or widespread public appeals for information regarding his case. This lack of available information makes it difficult to piece together a narrative of what might have happened to him on that day in April. Details about where in Reseda he was last seen, who he was with, or what he was doing have not been publicly released. The digital footprint of his case is minimal, primarily consisting of his official missing person entry on the California Department of Justice's website.

The investigation into Hugo Enrique Venegas's disappearance is being handled by the Los Angeles Police Department. Without further details being made public, the story of Hugo's disappearance is one of quiet uncertainty. His case is a poignant reminder of the many individuals who go missing each year, leaving behind families and communities to hope for their safe return. The overview of this case is that of a teenage boy who vanished from a busy urban environment with very few public details to illuminate the path he may have taken.

Last Seen: Apr 12, 2019

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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 — Oakland, California
UP160748 • Found Jul 7, 2022
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 18–32 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 100%5'3" vs 5'4"
Weight 80%132 lb vs 110 lb
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
77%Possible
John Doe — North Hollywood, California
UP122468 • Found May 18, 2024
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 18–36 vs 16 when missing
Race 60%White
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'10" vs 5'4"
Weight 100%90–110 lb vs 110 lb
Hair 60%Brown vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
Clothing: both mention levi, pant
77%Possible
John Doe — Jamul, California - unidentified case UP90948
John Doe — Jamul, California
UP90948 • Found Sep 14, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–20 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 75%Same state
TimingFound 17 months after last seen
Height 100%5'4"–5'7" vs 5'4"

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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