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Patrick Breen

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Patrick Breen

Case
#2038
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 8, 2026
Santa Cruz Police Department
Missing Person · Open
3 years waiting · since 2023

Missing Person: Patrick Breen

Justice for Patrick Breen — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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Lead #1

Why was Patrick located in July 2023 but reported missing again in October 2023? Did he disappear a second time or was he never truly located?

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contact
Lead #2

What was Patrick's condition and circumstances when located by Parks and Recreation in July 2023?

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witness
Lead #3

Has anyone had contact with Patrick since July 2023?

Patrick Breen, a 24-year-old white male, was first reported missing on January 27, 2023, from Santa Cruz, California, after his mother lost contact with him. He was briefly located by Department of Parks and Recreation on July 11, 2023, but his mother reported him missing again on October 21, 2023, suggesting he may have disappeared a second time or remained missing. The Santa Cruz Police Department continues to seek information about Patrick's whereabouts and circumstances of his disappearance.

Case
#2038
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 8, 2026
Santa Cruz Police Department

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP131760. Missing person: Patrick Breen.

Last known contact: 2023-07-11 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA. Circumstances: Patrick was reported missing by his mother who had not been in contact with her since 1/27/23.

Patrick was initially reported missing on 1/27/23, and was located by Department of Parks Recreation Gold Fields on 7/11/23. His mother called again on 10/21/23 to report Patrick missing.

Demographics: 24 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 160 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue.

Investigating agency: Santa Cruz Police Department | 23S-05997 | 2023-10-21.

Timeline of Events

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2023-01-27

Initial Report

Patrick Breen initially reported missing by his mother after losing contact with him

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2023-07-11

Located

Patrick was located by Department of Parks and Recreation Gold Fields

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2023-10-21

Second Report

Patrick's mother called again to report Patrick missing

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Case Information

Incident:January 27, 2023
Last Updated:June 12, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:January 27, 2023
Last Updated:June 12, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 8314205800
You can remain anonymous