The person at the center of this case
Bruce Allan Caputo
Missing Person · Open
20 years waiting · since 2005
Missing Person: Bruce Allan Caputo
Justice for Bruce Allan Caputo — the trail went cold in 2005, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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evidence
Lead #1Why was his debit card used at Golden Gate National Recreation Area in Sausalito the day after he disappeared? Was he there voluntarily or was someone else using his card?
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timeline
Lead #2What happened between December 31, 2005 and January 1, 2006 that caused him to leave his residence and travel to Sausalito?
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location
Lead #3Has the Golden Gate National Recreation Area been thoroughly searched for any signs of Bruce or evidence related to his disappearance?
Bruce Allan Caputo, a 52-year-old man, disappeared from his San Francisco residence in the 700 block of Dartmouth Street on December 31, 2005. His debit card was used the following day at Golden Gate National Recreation Area in Sausalito, California, suggesting possible movement away from the city. Despite this lead, his current whereabouts remain unknown and investigators continue seeking information about his disappearance.
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clue
Lead #4Bruce was described as carrying a backpack and possibly wearing a flannel shirt, blue jeans, and beanie cap—were any of these items ever recovered?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP583. Missing person: Bruce Allan Caputo.
Last known contact: 2005-12-31 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. Circumstances: Unknown.
Bruce was last seen at his residence in the 700 block of Dartmouth St. in San Francisco, CA.
His debit card was used the following day at the Golden Gate National Recreation area in Sausalito, CA. Demographics: 52 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 160 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Accessories: carries a backpack; Clothing: May be wearing flannel shirt, blue jeans, possibly a beanie cap.
Investigating agency: San Francisco Police Department | 060207315.
Timeline of Events
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2005-12-31
Last seen at residence
Bruce was last seen at his residence in the 700 block of Dartmouth Street in San Francisco, CA.
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2006-01-01
Debit card used
His debit card was used at Golden Gate National Recreation Area in Sausalito, CA the day after his disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:December 31, 2005
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 31, 2005
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 4155530123
You can remain anonymous