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 cut off contact with his family in May 2025, and what prompted the family fight?
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location
Lead #2How did Burgess travel from Reno to Santa Cruz without a vehicle, and where might he be staying?
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evidence
Lead #3Why was his cellphone service discontinued, and can records show his last location before service ended?
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 stated he no longer wanted contact 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. The Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating his disappearance, and anyone with information about his whereabouts is urged to come forward.
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witness
Lead #4Are there any individuals in the Santa Cruz area who may have encountered or assisted Burgess after May 2025?
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Source Narrative
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 Contact with Family
Burgess last spoke to his family via cellphone in May 2025. During the conversation, he had a fight with his family and stated he no longer wanted to have contact with them.
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2025-11-26
Last Known Location Confirmed
Burgess was last known to be in Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz, CA. His family discovered he had relocated from Reno to the Santa Cruz area.
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2025
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 1, 2025
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8314711121
You can remain anonymous