CA David Arthur Preston, 30, Union City, 10 May 1988

[Atombudd]

Name: David Arthur Preston
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: May 10, 1988
Location Last Seen: Union City, Alameda County, California

Physical Description
Date of Birth: December 2, 1957
Age: 29 years old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 6'3"
Weight: 175 - 200 lbs.
Hair Color: Blond/Strawberry
Eye Color: Blue
Nickname/Alias: Dave
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Vertical scar on right knee, Eagle tattoo on right arm, Unknown tattoo on left arm

Identifiers
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Available

Clothing & Personal Items
Clothing: Unknown
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: Unknown

Circumstances of Disappearance
David Preston was last seen on December 2, 1988 in Union City, CA. Foul play is suspected.

Investigating Agency(s)
Agency Name: Union City Police Department
Agency Contact Person: Detective Ryan Seto
Agency Phone Number: (510) 675-5266
Agency E-Mail: N/A
Agency Case Number: 880919-020

NamUs Case Number: 29025
NCIC Case Number: M-485667612
734DMCA - David Arthur Preston
The National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs)
David Arthur Preston – The Charley Project
David Arthur Preston

Some agencies report David was last seen May 10, 1988 and some report he was last seen December 2 1988 on his 31st birthday.

 

[TScott]

I would love to know what the unknown tattoo is..?

 

[Pewonky]

I would love to know what the unknown tattoo is..?

I’m new to this site? Does this site help find these people?

 

[Caring1]

There are currently 11 rule outs listed for David, all from VA:
UP14360 08/14/2015 Bland VA
UP6639 07/28/2007 Fairfax VA
UP6149 01/22/1996 Halifax VA
UP14518 04/03/2010 Shenandoah VA
UP6637 10/07/2006 Fairfax VA
UP6530 05/18/1990 Chesterfield VA
UP6513 01/01/1990 Brunswick VA
UP6278 07/05/2007 Botetourt VA
UP6304 08/01/1993 Clarke VA
UP6548 10/31/1990 Amelia VA
UP10908 08/29/2012 Fairfax VA

 

[Pewonky]

There are currently 11 rule outs listed for David, all from VA:
UP14360 08/14/2015 Bland VA
UP6639 07/28/2007 Fairfax VA
UP6149 01/22/1996 Halifax VA
UP14518 04/03/2010 Shenandoah VA
UP6637 10/07/2006 Fairfax VA
UP6530 05/18/1990 Chesterfield VA
UP6513 01/01/1990 Brunswick VA
UP6278 07/05/2007 Botetourt VA
UP6304 08/01/1993 Clarke VA
UP6548 10/31/1990 Amelia VA
UP10908 08/29/2012 Fairfax VA

What does this mean?

 

[Caring1]

What does this mean?

Hi @Pewonky. This list represents unidentified remains that have been found and already compared with David Preston either by dental match, DNA or fingerprints. They have been ruled out as a match. This is helpful for our sleuthers who may be working on this case.

Our collective goal here is to research and locate a UID (unidentified person) found after the time David went missing who may match his stats and characteristics, then submit for comparison in hopes of bringing him home to his family and closure to the case.

I hope this helps to clarify. If you need more information, please ask. If I cannot help, there are many seasoned sleuthers here that are quite experienced and I’m sure happy to answer your questions.

 

[spartanx]

I have the impression that maybe it was something with drugs... I hate judging people by their appearance but sometimes it works... I hope that one day the case will be solved...
either way
rest in peace