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Ramaru Aumir
MissingOakland, Alameda, California, USA
Overview
- Full name: Ramaru Aumir
- Age at disappearance: 62 years old
- Date last seen: April 23, 2018
- Last known location: Oakland, Alameda County, California
- Case classification: Missing person
- Current case status: Listed as missing in publicly accessible records; no verified resolution located
- Gender: Male
- Race: Black/African American
- Hair color: Brown
- Eye color: Hazel
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches
- Weight: Approximately 128 pounds
- Listed reference number: MP43182 (secondary-source listing; not independently verified as an official police case number)
Brief circumstances: Ramaru Aumir was reported missing from Oakland, California, with April 23, 2018, recorded as his last-seen date. Publicly available information establishes basic identifying details but provides little information about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. His whereabouts remain unconfirmed in the sources reviewed.
Detailed Case Breakdown
Ramaru Aumir Missing in Oakland, California: The Unresolved Disappearance of April 2018
Case Summary
- Full name: Ramaru Aumir
- Age at disappearance: 62 years old
- Date last seen: April 23, 2018
- Last known location: Oakland, Alameda County, California
- Case classification: Missing person
- Current case status: Listed as missing in publicly accessible records; no verified resolution located
- Gender: Male
- Race: Black/African American
- Hair color: Brown
- Eye color: Hazel
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches
- Weight: Approximately 128 pounds
- Listed reference number: MP43182 (secondary-source listing; not independently verified as an official police case number)
Brief circumstances: Ramaru Aumir was reported missing from Oakland, California, with April 23, 2018, recorded as his last-seen date. Publicly available information establishes basic identifying details but provides little information about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance. His whereabouts remain unconfirmed in the sources reviewed.
Background and Circumstances of Ramaru Aumir’s Disappearance
Ramaru Aumir was 62 years old when he disappeared from Oakland, California, on April 23, 2018. His name appears in publicly accessible missing-person listings, but relatively little information about his personal life or the events leading up to his disappearance has been preserved in readily available sources.
At the time he went missing, Aumir was described as a Black man with brown hair and hazel eyes, standing approximately 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing 128 pounds. These physical characteristics remain among the most concrete publicly documented details associated with his case.
Oakland, located in Alameda County in Northern California, is the last known city associated with his disappearance. However, the available records do not establish a specific street address, neighborhood, workplace, residence, or other precise location where he was last seen.
The circumstances of his final known movements are similarly unclear. There is no verified public account establishing where Aumir was going, whom he may have been meeting, what clothing he was wearing, or whether he had access to a vehicle when he disappeared.
Information about his relatives, employment, medical history, daily routines, and personal relationships could not be independently confirmed. Without reliable documentation, those details should not be assumed.
His disappearance remains a case in which the publicly documented facts are limited, leaving substantial unanswered questions about what happened after April 23, 2018.
Investigation History and Available Evidence
Initial Missing-Person Documentation
Ramaru Aumir’s disappearance is recorded in missing-person listings that identify Oakland as his last known location and April 23, 2018, as the relevant disappearance date.
One publicly accessible listing associates his name with reference number MP43182. Although this identifier may help distinguish his entry from other missing-person records, its status as an official police, NCIC, or NamUs case number has not been independently established.
The available information does not confirm when the initial missing-person report was filed, who submitted it, or which law enforcement investigator was assigned to the case.
Searches and Investigative Activity
No detailed public account of an organized search for Aumir could be verified during this research.
There is no confirmed information identifying specific locations searched, search teams deployed, surveillance footage reviewed, or witnesses interviewed.
This absence of publicly accessible documentation does not establish that investigators failed to conduct searches or pursue leads. It means that the details of any such efforts could not be independently verified.
Physical and Forensic Evidence
No publicly confirmed physical evidence has been identified in the reviewed sources.
In particular, there are no verified public findings involving recovered personal belongings, an abandoned vehicle, forensic samples, or human remains conclusively associated with Aumir.
Likewise, no publicly documented DNA testing, forensic genetic genealogy analysis, or identification through unidentified-remains comparisons could be established.
Suspects and Criminal Investigation
No suspect or person of interest has been publicly verified in connection with Aumir’s disappearance.
There is also no confirmed public evidence establishing that he was abducted, assaulted, or killed.
For that reason, his disappearance should be described as a missing-person case rather than a confirmed homicide.
Theories and Unresolved Questions
The limited information available about Ramaru Aumir’s disappearance makes it impossible to establish a reliable explanation for what happened.
Several important questions remain unanswered.
What Happened on April 23, 2018?
The recorded last-seen date provides a starting point for reconstructing Aumir’s disappearance, but the available documentation does not establish the events of that day.
It remains unclear where he was last observed, whether anyone witnessed his departure from a particular location, or whether he communicated with relatives or acquaintances shortly before disappearing.
Was His Disappearance Voluntary or Involuntary?
There is insufficient verified information to determine whether Aumir left voluntarily, experienced an accident or medical emergency, encountered criminal activity, or disappeared under other circumstances.
These are general possibilities in missing-person investigations, not established theories or evidence-based conclusions about Aumir specifically.
No reliable public evidence currently supports selecting one explanation over another.
Could Additional Records Clarify the Case?
An original missing-person report, investigative bulletin, or official case update could potentially provide details that are absent from secondary listings.
Such records might clarify the reporting circumstances, last confirmed sighting, investigating agency, or subsequent developments.
However, the existence or contents of any particular unreleased investigative document cannot be assumed.
Why Is So Little Information Publicly Available?
Aumir’s case has a limited readily discoverable public record. No substantial, independently verified contemporary news account or detailed family statement was located during this research.
Limited publicity should not be interpreted as evidence that the disappearance has been resolved or that investigative activity has ended.
Latest Publicly Available Investigative Updates
Case Status as of October 27, 2026
As of October 27, 2026, no publicly confirmed recent investigative developments were located concerning Ramaru Aumir’s disappearance.
His name continues to appear in accessible missing-person listings that retain the April 23, 2018, last-seen date and his identifying physical characteristics.
However, the appearance of his information on a recently updated or indexed website does not itself constitute a new investigative development.
No verified recent announcement was located concerning an arrest, criminal charges, recovery of remains, confirmed sighting, forensic identification, or official resolution.
No publicly verified age-progression image, renewed law enforcement appeal, or cold-case investigative announcement was identified.
The continued appearance of a missing-person entry does not independently establish the current status of an official police investigation. An updated statement from the responsible law enforcement agency would be needed to confirm that status.
Conclusion: The Unanswered Disappearance of Ramaru Aumir
More than eight years after Ramaru Aumir was last recorded as seen in Oakland, California, fundamental questions about his disappearance remain unanswered in the publicly available record.
The documented information identifies a 62-year-old man who went missing on April 23, 2018, but does not explain his final known movements or what may have happened afterward.
His case illustrates the challenges presented by disappearances for which relatively little verified information is publicly accessible.
Additional firsthand information, historical records, or an official investigative update could help clarify the circumstances.
Anyone with credible information about Ramaru Aumir’s whereabouts or his disappearance on April 23, 2018, should contact the appropriate law enforcement agency in Oakland, California.
Even information that initially appears insignificant may be relevant when evaluated alongside evidence unavailable to the public.
Aumir’s disappearance deserves careful documentation, continued attention, and a resolution grounded in verifiable facts.
Social Media, News and Case Links:
Case-Specific Missing-Person Records
NamUs: Ramaru’s Page
SpotCrime: Ramaru Aumir – Missing Person
SpotCrime: Oakland Area Missing Persons
Official Law Enforcement Resources
These are verified agency resources for follow-up and contact information, not independently confirmed case-specific investigative reports.
Oakland Police Department: Official Police Department
California Department of Justice: Missing Person Search
California Department of Justice: Missing Persons Section
California Department of Justice: Missing Persons Contact
Contact Information:
| Agency / Reference | Phone Number / Case Number |
|---|---|
| Oakland Police Department – Missing Persons Unit | (510) 238-3641 |
| Oakland Police Department – Non-Emergency | (510) 777-3333 |
| California Department of Justice – Missing and Unidentified Persons Section | (916) 210-3123 |
| California Missing Persons Hotline | 1-800-222-3463 |
| Ramaru Aumir – Secondary-Source Missing-Person Reference (SpotCrime) | MP43182 – Not independently verified as an official law enforcement case number |
Event Timeline Graph
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| April 23, 2018 | Ramaru Aumir, age 62, is recorded as last seen in Oakland, Alameda County, California. (SpotCrime Missing Persons) |
| October 27, 2026 | Public-record research confirms that Aumir continues to appear in accessible missing-person listings. No independently verified resolution or recent investigative breakthrough was located. This is a research-status observation, not an official law enforcement update. (SpotCrime Missing Persons) |
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Oakland, California
On April 23, 2018
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