The person at the center of this case
Siphat Chau
Missing Person · Open
20 years waiting · since 2005
Missing Person: Siphat Chau
Justice for Siphat Chau — the trail went cold in 2005, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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clue
Lead #1Why would Chau leave his wallet, car, and keys behind if he departed voluntarily?
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evidence
Lead #2What was his mental and emotional state during the holiday visit?
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witness
Lead #3Did any family members or neighbors see or hear anything unusual during the night?
Siphat Chau, a 19-year-old male, disappeared from his parents' home in Portland, Maine on Christmas Eve 2005 after falling asleep on their couch around 1 a.m. He left behind his wallet, car, and keys, suggesting an unexplained departure under unclear circumstances. Nearly two decades later, the case remains unsolved with no confirmed sightings or leads on his whereabouts.
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location
Lead #4Were there any nearby locations Chau was known to frequent that should be investigated?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP36859. Missing person: Siphat Chau.
Last known contact: 2005-12-23 in Portland, Cumberland, ME. Circumstances: Chau was last seen on Dec.
24, 2005, while visiting his family for the holidays. He went to sleep on his parents’ couch about 1 a.m.
on Christmas Eve and when his family awoke, he was no longer there. He left his wallet, car and keys behind.
Demographics: 19 years, Male, Asian. Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 143 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: A red sweater and blue jeans.. Investigating agency: Portland Police Department | 05-14814.
Timeline of Events
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2005-12-23
Last known contact
Siphat Chau last known contact on December 23, 2005 in Portland, Maine
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2005-12-24
01:00Disappeared from family home
Chau went to sleep on his parents' couch around 1 a.m. on Christmas Eve and was gone when his family awoke. He left behind his wallet, car, and keys.
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Case Information
Incident:December 23, 2005
Last Updated:October 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 23, 2005
Last Updated:October 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2078748479
You can remain anonymous