The person at the center of this case
Wen J Li
Missing Person · Open
5 years waiting · since 2021
Missing Person: Wen J Li
Justice for Wen J Li — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Why did Wen Li leave his apartment on January 3, 2021, and where was he going?
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Lead #2Li speaks only Cantonese and no English—did he have regular contacts in the local Cantonese-speaking community who might have information?
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Lead #3What was his mental and physical state before disappearance, and did he have any medical conditions or medications he relied on?
Wen J Li, a 58-year-old man, disappeared from his Red Hook apartment in Brooklyn on January 3, 2021, and has not been seen since. Li speaks only Cantonese and does not speak English, which may complicate efforts to locate him. The New York City Police Department continues to investigate his disappearance and seeks information from the public.
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New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad
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Lead #4Were there any witnesses who saw a man matching Li's description (5'5", 105 lbs, wearing a black coat, grey pants, and orange shoes) in or near Red Hook after January 3?
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NamUs case MP80446. Missing person: Wen J Li.
Last known contact: 2021-01-03 in Red Hook, Kings, NY. Circumstances: Wen Li left his apartment and has not been seen since.
Wen Li does not speak English, only Cantonese. Demographics: 58 years, Male, Asian.
Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 105 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Black coat size small, grey pants; Footwear: Orange shoes.
Investigating agency: New York City Police Department - Missing Persons Squad | KNMP2021-117 | 2021-01-07.
Timeline of Events
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2021-01-03
Last Known Contact
Wen J Li left his apartment in Red Hook, Brooklyn and has not been seen since.
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2021-01-07
Case Reported to NYPD
Missing Persons Squad opened case MP80446 (KNMP2021-117).
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Case Information
Incident:January 3, 2021
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:January 3, 2021
Last Updated:September 28, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2126947781
You can remain anonymous