Vincent Edward Sclafani Jr., 19, was last seen December 6, 1978, off the coast of Long Beach, California. He was reportedly aboard the USS David Ray, a naval ship docked near Long Beach Harbor, when he disappeared and extensive searches and investigations have not produced further information.

At the time he went missing Vincent was described as 5 feet 11 inches, 185 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Distinguishing details include scars on his abdomen, old fractures in his right hand, a tattoo running from his wrist to his right elbow, and a Seiko watch with a black band. The Naval Criminal Investigative Service is overseeing the investigation.

The circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear.