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Charles Jack Grove

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Charles Jack Grove

Case
#1991
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 27, 2026
Anaheim Police Department
Missing Person · Open
199 days waiting

Missing Person: Charles Jack Grove

Justice for Charles Jack Grove — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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person
Lead #1

Why did Grove abandon his assigned housing after receiving case worker support?

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clue
Lead #2

Grove has a history of homelessness—did he return to familiar homeless encampments or shelters?

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witness
Lead #3

Has anyone in the Anaheim area seen a 63-year-old white male, 5'7", brown hair and eyes, approximately 145 lbs since early April?

Charles Jack Grove, a 63-year-old man, went missing on April 3, 2026, from Anaheim, California after abandoning his assigned housing. Grove had a history of homelessness and was being monitored by a case worker through a charity organization, but his sudden disappearance has left investigators searching for answers. Anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to contact the Anaheim Police Department.

Case
#1991
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Aug 27, 2026
Anaheim Police Department

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contact
Lead #4

What was the last communication between Grove and his assigned case worker before his disappearance?

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP159256. Missing person: Charles Jack Grove.

Last known contact: 2026-04-03 in Anaheim, Orange, CA. Circumstances: Charles has experienced homelessness in the past and lives alone.

He is elderly and was assigned housing through a charity organization and had a case worker checking on him. He abandoned his home in Anaheim and can no longer be located.

Demographics: 63 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 145 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.

Investigating agency: Anaheim Police Department | 26-63983 | 2026-05-08.

Timeline of Events

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2026-04-03

Last Known Contact

Charles Jack Grove was last known to be in contact in Anaheim, Orange County, CA on April 3, 2026.

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2026-05-08

Case Reported to NamUs

Anaheim Police Department filed missing person report MP159256 (Case #26-63983) on May 8, 2026.

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Case Information

Incident:April 3, 2026
Last Updated:September 28, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:April 3, 2026
Last Updated:September 28, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 7147651900
You can remain anonymous