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Carmelo Aquino Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Maria, California on Dec 01, 2023

Victim Details

Created

Jul 22, 2025

Case Added

Jul 24, 2025

Firstname

Carmelo

Lastname

Aquino

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

58 inches

Height To

59 inches

Weight

120 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Dec 01, 2023

City

Santa Maria

State

California

County

Santa Barbara County

Zip Code

Santa Maria

Tribal Land

Agency ID

173204

Agency Name

Santa Maria Police Department

Agency City

Santa Maria

Agency State

California

Agency County

Santa Barbara County

Agency Zip Code

93455

Agency Contact

Javier Mendez

Contact Job Title

Investigative Specialist

Agency Address

1111 W. Betteravia Road, California

Agency Phone

8059283781

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.cityofsantamaria.org/city-government/departments/police-services

Agency Case #

SMPD24-0009998

Agency Report Date

2024-07-16

Primary Agency

Santa Maria Police Department

Hair Color

Gray or Partially Gray

Left Eye Color

Black

Right Eye Color

Black

Last Updated

06/27/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Carmelo Martinez Aquino, a 61‑year‑old Hispanic male, was last seen on December 1, 2023, in Santa Maria, California, where he was known to be living a transient lifestyle. His disappearance was reported with the Santa Maria Police Department under case number SMPD24‑0009998. The case was officially created on July 22, 2025, and entered into the NamUs database as MP148121.

Aquino is described as being between 4'‑10" and 4'‑11" in height, wei ...

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Carmelo Aquino Missing Person Case

Last seen in Santa Maria, California on Dec 01, 2023

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