CA CA - John Robert Handrahan, 81, San Mateo, 1 Dec 2008

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John Robert Handrahan



Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: December 1, 2008
Location Last Seen: San Mateo, San Mateo County, California

Description:​

• Date of Birth: September 5, 1927
• Age: 81
• Race: White/Caucasian
• Gender: Male
• Height: 5 ft 8 in (68 inches)
• Weight: 150 lbs
• Hair Color: Brown/Graying/Balding
• Eye Color: Hazel
• Nickname/Alias: Unknown
• Distinguishing Marks/Features: Walks with a slight stoop. Wears eyeglasses.
• Clothing & Personal Items: Possibly eyeglasses.
• Identifiers: Unknown
• Other: Medical - Handrahan takes medication for unspecified reasons, but he does not suffer from dementia.

Circumstances of Disappearance:
Handrahan was last seen at his residence on Celeste Drive in San Mateo, California on December 1, 2008. He was having construction work done on his house and had paid a contractor in advance. He had an appointment with the contractor the following day and missed it. He has never been heard from again. He was reported missing by neighbors on December 3.

At the time of his disappearance, Handrahan was driving a tan 1989 Volkwagen Vanagon. It was later found abandoned in the 200 block of 26th Street in San Francisco, California on December 11. Police indicated that the van had been parked at that location for several days. His billfold was also found but at another location in the city. It is not uncommon for him to drive up to San Francisco, as he owns property there.

Authorities reported there is no evidence that his disappearance was involuntary, however, it is considered uncharacteristic of him to leave without warning and he doesn't have his medication. Despite searches conducted, Handrahan has never been located. His whereabouts remain unknown.

Investigators:

• San Mateo Police Department: (650) 522-7650; 24-hour dispatch number: (650) 522-7700
  Reference Case#: 081203008

NCIC Case Number: N/A
NamUs Case Number: Not listed

John Robert Handrahan
John Robert Handrahan – The Charley Project
Local woman holds out hope for brother's safe return

 

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John Robert Handrahan – The Charley Project

<<He owns property in that city and frequently traveled there. He has no known enemies. At the time of his disappearance, he lived with a young man whom he was mentoring. The man has cooperated with the police investigation.

Handrahan was a landlord and well-liked and respected by his tenants and neighbors, and owned a substantial amount of money and property. He had lived in the San Mateo area for over twenty years and kept in touch with his sister by telephone.

Authorities stated there is no evidence that his disappearance was involuntary, but they are concerned about him it's uncharacteristic of him to leave without warning and he doesn't have his medication. Handrahan's case remains unsolved.>>