Above: Tsuji, circa 1991
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: October 24, 1991 from Aptos, California Classification: Endangered Missing Date of Birth: April 13, 1966 Age: 25 years old Height and Weight: 5'0, 103 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Asian female. Black hair, brown eyes. Tsuji's left ear is pierced three times and her right ear is pierced twice. Some agencies reverse her first and middle names, as in "Kazuko Arlene." Clothing/Jewelry Description: A long-sleeved pullover sweatshirt, black shorts and possibly headphones.
Details of Disappearance
Tsuji was last seen on her daily walk in the Vienna Woods neighborhood near Cabrillo College in Aptos, California during the early evening hours of October 24, 1991. She was seen talking to a man on Haas Drive at approximately 7:00 p.m. She never returned home and authorities believe she was abducted.Authorities believe Tsuji may have known her abductor, as it would be uncharacteristic of her to go anywhere with a stranger. She worked for a travel agency at the time of her disappearance and is described as a private individual who was close to her family. Foul play is suspected in her case, which remains unsolved.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 2 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated January 26, 2010; height and weight corrected, date of birth added, distinguishing characteristics updated.
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Santa Cruz Sheriff's Office
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