The person at the center of this case
Mike Candelario Sanz
Missing Person · Open
4 years waiting · since 2021
Missing Person: Mike Candelario Sanz
Justice for Mike Candelario Sanz — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1Which San Diego hospital admitted Mike on November 15, 2021? Hospital records could provide details about his condition and why he left.
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witness
Lead #2Did hospital staff or other patients interact with Mike? They may have information about his mental state or statements about where he was going.
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clue
Lead #3Mike is believed to be experiencing homelessness. Are there homeless encampments or shelters in San Diego where he might have sought refuge?
Mike Candelario Sanz, a 69-year-old man, went missing on November 15, 2021, after leaving a San Diego hospital against medical advice. His family has had no contact with him since and believes he may be experiencing homelessness. The case remains unsolved, with his current whereabouts unknown and investigators seeking any information about his location or welfare.
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person
Lead #4Has anyone spotted a 69-year-old Hispanic male, 5'7", 140 lbs, with gray hair in the San Diego area since November 2021?
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NamUs case MP155551. Missing person: Mike Candelario Sanz.
Last known contact: 2021-11-15 in San Diego, San Diego, CA. Circumstances: Mike's family was contacted by an unknown hospital in San Diego advising that Mike was admitted but left despite needing medical attention and his family has not seen or heard from Mike since then.
Family believes Mike may be experiencing homelessness and it is unknown where he could be. Demographics: 69 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino.
Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 140 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Fresno County Sheriff's Office | 23-0009984 | 2023-08-27.
Timeline of Events
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2021-11-15
Last Known Contact
Mike was admitted to an unknown hospital in San Diego and left despite needing medical attention. Family has not seen or heard from him since.
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Case Information
Incident:November 15, 2021
Last Updated:October 16, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:November 15, 2021
Last Updated:October 16, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5596008400
You can remain anonymous