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Louie Bruinsma
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Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: October 8, 1978
Location Last Seen: Artesia, Los Angeles County, California
Description:
Bruinsma went missing from Artesia, California on October 8, 1978. He was last seen leaving his residence in his vehicle and has never been heard from again. His vehicle was later located abandoned in the Newhall neighborhood of Santa Clarita, California, on October 15, 1978.
Prior to his disappearance, Bruinsma was exhibiting rambling speech and paranoia. His family believes that he may have suffered a mental breakdown. Few details are available regarding his disappearance and his whereabouts remain unknown.
Investigators:
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
Missing Person / NamUs #MP14177
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Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: October 8, 1978
Location Last Seen: Artesia, Los Angeles County, California
Description:
- Date of Birth: circa 1946
- Age: 32 years old
- Race: White/Caucasian
- Gender: Male
- Height: 6'-1" - (73 - inches)
- Weight: 170 lbs
- Hair Color: Blonde/Strawberry
- Eye Color: Blue
- Nickname/Alias: Unknown
- Distinguishing Marks/Features: Wears eyeglasses. Well-trimmed mustache and beard.
- Clothing & Personal Items: White pullover sweater with horizontal blue, red & yellow stripes. Light blue jacket. Blue denim jeans. Light brown suede shoes.
- Identifiers: Unknown
Bruinsma went missing from Artesia, California on October 8, 1978. He was last seen leaving his residence in his vehicle and has never been heard from again. His vehicle was later located abandoned in the Newhall neighborhood of Santa Clarita, California, on October 15, 1978.
Prior to his disappearance, Bruinsma was exhibiting rambling speech and paranoia. His family believes that he may have suffered a mental breakdown. Few details are available regarding his disappearance and his whereabouts remain unknown.
Investigators:
- Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department: (323) 890-5500
Reference Case#: 078-24265-1349-400
NCIC Case Number: Unknown
Missing Person / NamUs #MP14177