The person at the center of this case
Phillip Alfred Montoya
Missing Person · Open
52 years waiting · since 1974
Missing Person: Phillip Alfred Montoya
Justice for Phillip Alfred Montoya — the trail went cold in 1974, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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witness
Lead #1What did the two Mission San Jose High School friends observe or hear from Phillip about his plans to run away?
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clue
Lead #2Why would a 14-year-old leave behind his bicycle and nearly all his possessions if he genuinely intended to run away?
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evidence
Lead #3Has there been any trace of Phillip's clothing (green tanker jacket, white shirt, blue corduroy pants, maroon baseball cap) or his sterling silver heart ring?
Phillip Alfred Montoya, a 14-year-old boy, disappeared on March 29, 1974, after school in Fremont, California. He had told classmates he planned to run away that day but vanished with minimal belongings—only $2, no extra clothes, and leaving his bicycle behind. Despite decades of investigation, his whereabouts remain unknown, and authorities continue seeking information about what happened to him.
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Lead #4Were there any sightings or reports of a young boy matching Phillip's description in the days or weeks following March 29, 1974?
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NamUs case MP4543. Missing person: Phillip Alfred Montoya.
Last known contact: 1974-03-29 in Fremont, Alameda, CA. Circumstances: Montoya was last seen after school on March 29, 1974 in Fremont, CA.
His mother reported him missing when he failed to return from school. He told two Mission San Jose High School friends that he was going to run away that day.
He disappeared without taking any clothes, left his bike behind at school and only had 2 dollar on him. Demographics: 14 years, Male, Multiple.
Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 110 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Green tanker jacket, white shirt, blue courdory pants and a maroon baseball cap.; Jewelry: Sterling silver heart ring.
Investigating agency: Fremont Police Department | 40329123.
Timeline of Events
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1974-03-29
Last seen after school
Phillip was last seen after school on March 29, 1974 in Fremont, CA. He had told two Mission San Jose High School friends that he intended to run away that day.
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1974-03-29
Reported missing
Phillip's mother reported him missing when he failed to return home from school. He disappeared with only $2, no extra clothes, and left his bicycle behind at school.
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Case Information
Incident:March 29, 1974
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 29, 1974
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5107906800
You can remain anonymous