Duy Quang Phan

Left and Center: Duy circa, 1992

Right: Age Progressed to age 35


Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

Missing Since: April 17, 1992

Missing From: Half Moon Bay, San Mateo County, California

Classification: Lost, Injured Missing

Date Of Birth: September 19, 1974

Age: 17 years old

Height and Weight: 5’3″ and 115 pounds

Distinguishing Characteristics: Asian Male, Black/Brown hair, Black/Brown eyes, Duy is of Vietnamese descent and his middle name might be spelled as “Tuang”

Clothing/Jewelry Description: A pair of black swimming shorts

NCMEC Number: 1120176


Details of Disappearance

Duy was last seen in Half Moon Bay, California on April 17th 1992. He left his home with friends to go swimming at Bean Hollow State which was located near Pigeon Point. He was tragically caught in an undertow and swept out to sea at approximately 4:00 pm. He’s never been seen or heard from again. Investigators believe he drowned but his body has not been found despite extensive searches of the ocean.

Duy lived in San Jose, California at the time of his disappearance. He remains listed as a missing child.


Investigating Agency

If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:

San Jose Police Department 408-277-8900

San Mateo Police Department 650-522-7702


Source Information

The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children

The Charley Project

The Doe Network

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