The person at the center of this case
Lorenzo Neri
Missing Person · Open
8 years waiting · since 2017
Missing Person: Lorenzo Neri
Justice for Lorenzo Neri — the trail went cold in 2017, but the truth hasn't.
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person
Lead #1What was Lorenzo Neri's mental state and diagnosis at the time of his disappearance, and could this have affected his behavior during the police encounter?
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witness
Lead #2What did the police officers observe during their 4:30 AM contact with Neri, and what prompted him to flee?
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clue
Lead #3Why was Neri contacted by police at 4:30 AM in Scotts Valley, and what circumstances led to that encounter?
Lorenzo Neri, a 38-year-old man, disappeared on December 4, 2017, after fleeing from police in Scotts Valley, California during an early morning encounter. Friends and acquaintances reported that Neri had become increasingly paranoid and may have been suffering from an undiagnosed mental health condition. Despite the passage of time, his whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators continue to seek information about what happened to him after he fled from officers.
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Lead #4Where might Neri have gone after fleeing from police in the Scotts Valley area, and are there known locations he frequented?
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NamUs case MP43442. Missing person: Lorenzo Neri.
Last known contact: 2017-12-04 in Scotts Valley, Santa Cruz, CA. Circumstances: On December 4th, 2017 Lorenzo Neri was reported missing by a family friend.
The friend, as well as other acquaintances, reported that Neri had recently become increasingly paranoid that people were out to hurt him, and he was possibly suffering from an undiagnosed condition. At approximately 4:30 AM on Dec 4th, 2017 Neri was contacted by police in the area of Scotts Valley Dr and Acorn Ct in the City of Scotts Valley (Santa Cruz County).
Neri fled from officers, and has not been seen or heard from since. Demographics: 38 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 0 in, 160 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: unknown color jacket and blue jeans.
Investigating agency: Burlingame Police Department | BRM1703842 | 2017-12-05.
Timeline of Events
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2017-12-04
04:30Police contact and disappearance
Lorenzo Neri was contacted by police at approximately 4:30 AM in the area of Scotts Valley Dr and Acorn Ct. He fled from officers and has not been seen or heard from since.
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2017-12-04
Reported missing
Lorenzo Neri was reported missing by a family friend on December 4, 2017.
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Case Information
Incident:December 4, 2017 at 4:30 AM
Last Updated:July 7, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 4, 2017 at 4:30 AM
Last Updated:July 7, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 6507774100
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