The person at the center of this case
Albert Surita Lopez
Missing Person · Open
47 years waiting · since 1979
Missing Person: Albert Surita Lopez
Justice for Albert Surita Lopez — the trail went cold in 1979, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Why was Lopez traveling from Middle River Inn Bar to Whiskey Slough Boat Harbor on that Friday evening?
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witness
Lead #2Were there any witnesses at the Middle River Inn Bar or along the route who saw Lopez or his departure?
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timeline
Lead #3What was the two-day gap between his disappearance on 4/20 and when he was reported missing on 4/22?
Albert Surita Lopez, a 64-year-old retired bridge tender, disappeared on April 20, 1979, in Stockton, California, after leaving the Middle River Inn Bar en route to Whiskey Slough Boat Harbor—a journey he never completed. Nearly five decades later, the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear, with no confirmed sightings or evidence explaining what happened to him. His case remains open, and anyone with information about his whereabouts or final movements is urged to contact the San Joaquin County Sheriff's Office.
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clue
Lead #4Lopez was wearing distinctive items including a black navy captain-style hat with gold leaf design and Wellington boots—did anyone report seeing these items?
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NamUs case MP109229. Missing person: Albert Surita Lopez.
Last known contact: 1979-04-20 in Stockton, San Joaquin, CA. Circumstances: On 4/22/1979, Albert Surita Lopez, age 64, was reported missing by his family.
He retired from his job as a bridge tender on Bacon Island Rd on Friday 04/20/1979. The investigation revealed that Lopez left the Middle River Inn Bar, and he was on his way to the Whiskey Slough Boat Harbor.
However, he never arrived. Demographics: 64 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino.
Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 170 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: Black navy/police captain style hat, with a two gold leaf design on the brim of the hat.; Clothing: Black polyester pants, with a black leather belt that has a silver dollar coin belt buckle.; Clothing: White short-sleeve button up shirt.; Eyewear: Prescription glasses.; Footwear: Black Wellington boots..
Investigating agency: San Joaquin County Sheriff | 79-6982.
Timeline of Events
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1979-04-20
Last Known Contact
Albert Surita Lopez left the Middle River Inn Bar on his way to Whiskey Slough Boat Harbor but never arrived.
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1979-04-22
Reported Missing
Family reported Albert Surita Lopez missing two days after his last known contact.
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Case Information
Incident:April 20, 1979
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 20, 1979
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2094684400
You can remain anonymous