Ronald David Kruska
Missing since October 10, 1978 from Los Angeles, Los Angeles County, California.
Classification: Endangered Missing

Vital Statistics

• Date Of Birth: April 23, 1960
• Age at Time of Disappearance: 18 years old
• Height and Weight at Time of Disappearance: 5'7; 165 lbs.
• Distinguishing Characteristics: White male. Blond hair; blue eyes.
• Marks, Scars, Tattoos: Dragon tattoo on upper right arm with Japanese lettering below the dragon. Viking warrior tattoo on left arm.
• Clothing: Blue Levis, tan tennis shoes, khaki backpack.
• Dentals: Not available
• Other: DNA available

Circumstances of Disappearance
Kruska was last seen hitchhiking from his Canyon Country home, down Interstate 5.
Kruska was running with the wrong crowd, drinking and using marijuana, but he wanted to join the federal Job Corps, and he looked forward to being in his sister's wedding.
Kruska's family didn't report him missing until February 1979, four months after a friend dropped him off near the I-5 to hitchhike.
The former Saugus High School football player hasn't been heard from since.

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

Detective Richard Kennerly
LASD Homicide/Cold Case Unit
323-526-5541

Agency Case Number: 79-0083606

NCIC Case Number: M-306506010
Please refer to this number when contacting any agency with information regarding this case.

Source Information:
California Department of Justice
The Valley News