Above: Tanaka, circa 1996
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: September 13, 1996 from Woodland Hills, California Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: January 30, 1961 Age: 35 years old Height and Weight: 5'10, 190 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Asian male. Black hair, brown eyes. Tanaka may have a moustache, beard or a goatee. He is of Japanese descent. Tanaka has tattoos on both of his arms. A photograph of one of his tattoos is posted below this case summary. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A denim shirt and blue jeans. Medical Conditions: Tanaka is schizophrenic and requires medication to regulate his condition.
Details of Disappearance
Tanaka was last seen walking away from his residence in Woodland Hills, California on the afternoon of September 13, 1996. He has never been heard from again. Tanaka was employed as a motorcycle mechanic at the time of his disappearance and may be still working in that field. He may be an unidentified "John Doe" patient in a hospital or nursing home. His case remains unsolved.
Above: Tanaka's tattoo
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 4 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated October 1, 2007; details of disappearance updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Los Angeles Police Department
213-485-5381
OR
213-485-6625
Los Angeles Police Department
California Attorney General's Office
The Los Angeles Daily News
The Doe Network