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Scott Andrew Karsten

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Scott Andrew Karsten

Case
#2236
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 10, 2026
Orange County Sheriff's Department
Missing Person · Open
4 years waiting · since 2021

Missing Person: Scott Andrew Karsten

Justice for Scott Andrew Karsten — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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evidence
Lead #1

What triggered Scott to run from the Circle K? Was there a specific incident or did his medical condition cause confusion?

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location
Lead #2

Where would a 60-year-old man with a worsening medical condition likely seek shelter in the San Clemente wilderness areas?

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clue
Lead #3

Have there been any sightings of someone matching Scott's description (5'8", 210 lbs, gray hair, blue eyes) in light blue shirt and khaki shorts since October 24, 2021?

Scott Andrew Karsten, a 60-year-old man, was last seen on October 24, 2021, running away from a Circle K convenience store in San Clemente, California. He may be confused due to a worsening medical condition, raising concerns for his safety and well-being. Despite searches of nearby wilderness areas, Scott remains missing and authorities continue to seek information about his whereabouts.

Case
#2236
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 10, 2026
Orange County Sheriff's Department

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP88375. Missing person: Scott Andrew Karsten.

Last known contact: 2021-10-24 in San Clemente, Orange, CA. Circumstances: Scott Karsten was last seen on surveillance footage, running away from a Circle K, located at 901 Avenida Pico in the City of San Clemente, California.

Scott may be confused due to a medical condition that has been worsening. A search of the nearby wilderness areas was conducted and Scott has yet to be found.

Demographics: 60 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 210 lbs, hair: Gray or Partially Gray, eyes: Blue.

Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Light blue shirt, khaki shorts and blue running shoes. Investigating agency: Orange County Sheriff's Department | 21-036725 | 2021-10-29.

Timeline of Events

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2021-10-24

Last Seen on Surveillance

Scott Karsten was last seen on surveillance footage running away from Circle K at 901 Avenida Pico in San Clemente, California.

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2021-10-29

Case Reported

Orange County Sheriff's Department opened investigation case MP88375 and began search of nearby wilderness areas.

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Case Information

Incident:October 24, 2021
Last Updated:June 17, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:October 24, 2021
Last Updated:June 17, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 7146477000
You can remain anonymous