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Wayne Jason Ausa
Missing Person · Open
10 years waiting · since 2016
Missing Person: Wayne Jason Ausa
Justice for Wayne Jason Ausa — the trail went cold in 2016, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1Were there any witnesses present when Wayne entered the water? What were the ocean conditions that day?
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evidence
Lead #2Has any physical evidence or clothing washed ashore in the years since his disappearance?
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Lead #3What circumstances led Wayne to enter the ocean? Was this accidental or intentional?
Wayne Jason Ausa, a 16-year-old boy, went missing on April 16, 2016, after entering the ocean in San Francisco and being swept out to sea. Despite search efforts, his fate remains unknown and no body has been recovered. Anyone with information about sightings or circumstances surrounding his disappearance is urged to contact the investigating authorities.
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Lead #4Have there been any credible sightings or reports of Wayne in the years following his disappearance?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP33384. Missing person: Wayne Jason Ausa.
Last known contact: 2016-04-16 in San Francisco, San Francisco, CA. Circumstances: Subject went into the ocean, was swept out to sea.
Demographics: 16 years, Male, Asian. Physical description: 5 ft 4 in, 125 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Black.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: none; Clothing: grey shorts no top; Eyewear: none; Footwear: none; Jewelry: none. Investigating agency: US Park Police | PP16034176 | 2016-04-16.
Timeline of Events
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2016-04-16
Wayne Ausa enters ocean
16-year-old Wayne Jason Ausa went into the ocean in San Francisco and was swept out to sea. He was wearing grey shorts with no top, no shoes or other accessories.
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Case Information
Incident:April 16, 2016
Last Updated:August 17, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 16, 2016
Last Updated:August 17, 2026