Crime Solvers Central
CSC
263 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.
Cindy Mellin missing person case profile photo

Cindy Mellin Missing Person Case

Last seen in Ventura, California on Jan 20, 1970

Victim Details

Apr 15, 2010

Jun 09, 2023

Cindy

Mellin

75

19

66 inches

105 lbs

White / Caucasian

Female

Jan 20, 1970

Ventura

California

Ventura County

No

8418

Ventura Police Department

Ventura

California

Ventura County

93003

1425 Dowel Drive, California

8053394400

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.cityofventura.ca.gov/816/Police-Department

CR50785

Ventura Police Department

Brown

Blue

Blue

07/17/2026


Area Last Seen:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!
Cindy Lee Mellin, a 19-year-old sales clerk, was last seen on the night of January 20, 1970, in the parking lot of the Buenaventura Shopping Center in Ventura, California, after finishing her shift at the Broadway Department Store. She was observed standing next to her car, a 1960 Rambler sedan, with an unidentified man who appeared to be assisting her with a flat tire. Witnesses described the man as being between 30 and 40 years old, tall and thin, with light-colored hair. This was the last tim ...
MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Cindy Mellin, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month
Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Last Seen: Jan 20, 1970

Links to Additional Sources (8)

See any mistakes? Let us know!
  • Cindy Lee Mellin | State of California - Department of Justice
  • The Strange Disappearance of Cindy Lee Mellin - True Crime Diva
    • MEMBER ACCESS

    Unlock 6 additional sources

    View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

    View All Case Sources — $3.97/month
    Cancel anytime.
    Already a member? Log in

    Latest News

    View All

    Forum Posts (2)

    I was revisiting Cindy Lee Mellin's case and something really piqued my interest. Has anyone looked ... ...Read More
    05/24/2023
    Hey everyone, I've been digging into Cindy Lee Mellin's case and something that's puzzling me is the... ...Read More
    03/01/2023
    MEMBER ACCESS

    Join the discussion for Cindy Mellin

    Read full forum posts and contribute to this case discussion.

    Unlock forum access — $3.97/month
    Already a member? Log in

    Other Missing Cases from Ventura, California

    Aaliyah Moton missing person case in Ventura, California

    Aaliyah Moton

    Missing: Mar 16, 2018
    Aaliyah Moton, a 17-year-old girl from Ventura, California, was last seen on March 16, 2018. She was ...Read More
    Maria Placz missing person case in Ventura, California

    Maria Placz

    Missing: Jul 21, 1976
    Maria Placz, a 26-year-old woman, was last seen on July 21, 1976, in Ventura, California. Originally ...Read More
    Tracee Carter missing person case in Ventura, California

    Tracee Carter

    Missing: Oct 15, 2002
    Tracee Jane Carter, 40, was last seen on October 15, 2002, in Ventura, California. She had mentioned ...Read More
    Carolyn Velasquez missing person case in Ventura, California

    Carolyn Velasquez

    Missing: Sep 18, 1991
    In the coastal city of Ventura, California, a young life was forever altered on September 18, 1991. ...Read More
    Alyssa Burns missing person case in Ventura, California

    Alyssa Burns

    Missing: Feb 03, 2008
    Alyssa Burns, aged 37, was reported missing on February 3, 2008, in Ventura, California. The initial ...Read More
    Lisa Sprague missing person case in Ventura, California

    Lisa Sprague

    Missing: Sep 01, 1978
    Lisa Rene Sprague, age 17, was last seen on September 1, 1978, in Ventura, California. Very few deta ...Read More