Angelo Nicola Gatti Jr.
Angelo Nicola Gatti Jr.
Name: Angelo Nicola Gatti Jr.
Case Classification: Endangered Missing
Missing Since: July 13, 1974
Location Last Seen: Newport Beach, Orange County, California
Date of Birth: September 19, 1952
Age: 21 yrs old
Race: White
Gender: Male
Height: 5'2"
Weight: 120-130 lbs
Hair Color: Reddish Brown
Eye Color: Blue
Nickname/Alias: Nick
Distinguishing Marks/Features: Reddish Brown beard, Mole on his abdomen located by the navel, Depression
Dentals: Available
Fingerprints: Available
DNA: Available
Clothing: White t-shirt, cutoff corduroy pants, and a white Yamaha jacket
Jewelry: Unknown
Additional Personal Items: A .22 caliber Smith and Wesson revolver, Sleeping bag, Tan work boots
Angelo “Nick” Gatti Jr. was last seen July 13, 1974 at 19:00 San Juan Hot Springs (Cleveland National Forest)off Ortega Hwy. San Juan Capistrano, CA. He had been driven to the area and dropped off by family members. He is an avid hiker and enjoys living in the wilderness. He planned to live off of the land in the Cleveland National Forest.
According to the Gatti family, Nick was overly concerned with the environment. They believed that he would only be camping for a couple of weeks but after not contacting anyone for several months they became concerned and decided to report him missing.
Agency Name: Orange County Sheriff's Department
Agency Contact Person: N/A
Agency Phone Number: 714-647-7055
Agency E-Mail: cid@ocsd.org
Agency Case Number: 504-450
NamUs Case Number: 14850
NCIC Case Number: M581351353
Added: Prior to 2011; Last Updated: 05-18-2022 - By: Htmlcnvtr
Questions or comments? Please contact appropriate member of the Area Team
** Listed information is from the time of disappearance.
Return Home