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Bruce Allan Caputo

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Bruce Allan Caputo

Case
#2847
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jul 2, 2026
San Francisco Police Department
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 #1

Why was Bruce's debit card used at Golden Gate National Recreation Area the day after he disappeared? Did he travel there voluntarily or was the card used by someone else?

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timeline
Lead #2

What was Bruce's state of mind on New Year's Eve 2005? Were there any personal or financial issues that might explain his disappearance?

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location
Lead #3

Has the Golden Gate National Recreation Area been thoroughly searched given the debit card activity there?

Bruce Allan Caputo, a 52-year-old San Francisco resident, disappeared on December 31, 2005, after last being seen at his home on Dartmouth Street. His debit card was used the next day at Golden Gate National Recreation Area in Sausalito, suggesting possible movement toward that area, but his whereabouts remain unknown. Anyone with information about Bruce's activities on or after New Year's Eve 2005 is urged to contact the San Francisco Police Department.

Case
#2847
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jul 2, 2026
San Francisco Police Department

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More leads to consider

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person
Lead #4

What was Bruce's routine and who were his known associates or family members who might have information about his plans?

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Official wording

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, San Francisco, CA

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2006-01-01

Debit card activity

His debit card was used at Golden Gate National Recreation Area in Sausalito, CA

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Case Information

Incident:December 31, 2005
Last Updated:July 7, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:December 31, 2005
Last Updated:July 7, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 4155530123
You can remain anonymous