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Gerard Grayson

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Gerard Grayson

Case
#3232
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jul 22, 2026
Anaheim Police Department
Missing Person · Open
14 years waiting · since 2012

Missing Person: Gerard Grayson

Justice for Gerard Grayson — the trail went cold in 2012, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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vehicle
Lead #1

Why was the 2006 Toyota Camry found in Costa Mesa rather than Anaheim, and what does this suggest about Grayson's movements?

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clue
Lead #2

Grayson took extra clothing with him—was this planned travel or an indication of his mental state?

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person
Lead #3

What was Grayson's condition and circumstances in early 2012 that prompted him to leave home with extra belongings?

Gerard Grayson, a 73-year-old white male, left his home in Anaheim, California on January 12, 2012 in his 2006 Toyota Camry, taking extra clothing with him, and has not been seen or heard from since. His vehicle was later located in Costa Mesa by his daughter, but Grayson himself remains missing after more than a decade. The circumstances of his departure and current whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators continue to seek information about what happened to him.

Case
#3232
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jul 22, 2026
Anaheim Police Department

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More leads to consider

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witness
Lead #4

Were there any witnesses who saw Grayson or his vehicle between Anaheim and Costa Mesa on January 12, 2012?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP97385. Missing person: Gerard Grayson.

Last known contact: 2012-01-12 in Anaheim, Orange, CA. Circumstances: Gerard Grayson left his home on 1/12/2012 in his 2006 Toyota Camry.

He took extra clothing with him. Her daughter located the vehicle in Costa Mesa in 2012 and the car is no longer missing with him.

Grayson has not been seen or heard from since he left in 2012. Demographics: 73 years, Male, White / Caucasian.

Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 186 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Green. Investigating agency: Anaheim Police Department | 12-15137 | 2012-01-31.

Timeline of Events

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2012-01-12

Gerard Grayson Disappears

Gerard Grayson left his home in Anaheim in his 2006 Toyota Camry with extra clothing, marking his last known contact.

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2012-01-31

Case Reported to Authorities

Anaheim Police Department opened missing person case MP97385 on January 31, 2012.

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2012

Vehicle Located

Gerard Grayson's 2006 Toyota Camry was located in Costa Mesa by his daughter.

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Case Information

Incident:January 12, 2012
Last Updated:July 23, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:January 12, 2012
Last Updated:July 23, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 7147651900
You can remain anonymous