The person at the center of this case
Robert Andrew Burgess
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Missing Person: Robert Andrew Burgess
Justice for Robert Andrew Burgess — the trail went cold in 2025, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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contact
Lead #1Why did Burgess sever contact with his family in May 2025, and what triggered the family conflict?
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location
Lead #2How did Burgess relocate from Reno to Santa Cruz without a vehicle, and who may have assisted him?
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clue
Lead #3Who might have seen Burgess in the Santa Cruz area after May 2025, given he had no transportation?
Robert Andrew Burgess, a 57-year-old white male, was last confirmed in contact with his family in May 2025 in Santa Cruz, California, after which he severed ties with them. His family later discovered he had relocated from Reno to the Santa Cruz area, but he had no vehicle and his cellphone was no longer in service, making him difficult to locate. Nearly nine months later, his whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators are seeking any information about his current location or circumstances.
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person
Lead #4Does Burgess have any known associates, friends, or support network in the Santa Cruz area?
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NamUs case MP155474. Missing person: Robert Andrew Burgess.
Last known contact: 2025-11-26 in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA. Circumstances: Burgess's family last spoke to him in May of 2025 via cellphone.
At that time, Burgess had a fight with his family and he said he no longer wanted to have contact with them. His family found that Burgess no longer lived in Reno and left to the area of Santa Cruz, CA.
Burgess did not have a vehicle and his cellphone number was no longer in service. Demographics: 57 years, Male, White / Caucasian.
Physical description: 5 ft 7 in, 150 lbs, hair: Blond/Strawberry, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office | 2601045 | 2026-02-12.
Timeline of Events
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2025-05-01
Last family contact
Burgess spoke with family via cellphone in May 2025, reported a fight with family members, and stated he no longer wanted contact with them.
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2025-11-26
Confirmed in Santa Cruz area
Family discovered Burgess had relocated from Reno to Santa Cruz, CA; no vehicle available and cellphone no longer in service.
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2025
Last Updated:August 10, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2025
Last Updated:August 10, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8314711121
You can remain anonymous