The person at the center of this case
Scott Andrew Karsten
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 #1What triggered Scott to run from the Circle K and what direction was he heading when he fled?
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clue
Lead #2Given his worsening medical condition and confusion, could he have sought shelter in nearby wilderness areas or become disoriented?
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witness
Lead #3Were there any witnesses at or near the Circle K who saw Scott before or after the surveillance footage was recorded?
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. Despite searches of nearby wilderness areas, Scott has not been located and remains missing.
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location
Lead #4What wilderness areas were searched and were those searches comprehensive given the terrain and Scott's physical condition?
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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 Sighting 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 case MP88375 / 21-036725 following the disappearance.
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Case Information
Incident:October 24, 2021
Last Updated:June 12, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:October 24, 2021
Last Updated:June 12, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 7146477000
You can remain anonymous