Joseph Richard Aranda, 32, was reported missing from Victorville, California, after he was last seen by family on Thursday, July 10, 2025, in the area of Stoddard Wells Road and Dante Street around 3:30 p.m. His case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System as NamUs MP149616, with the date of last contact recorded as July 10, 2025.
After he was last seen, Joseph’s vehicle was found the next day in the parking lot of Emmanuel Temple CME Church on Stoddard Wells Road. Family reported the car had its windows down and his belongings, including his keys, were still inside. News summaries based on local reporting also stated the vehicle was found in a nearby church lot on July 11. The church’s address at 17288 Stoddard Wells Road in Victorville corroborates the reported recovery location.
At the time he disappeared, Joseph was described as approximately 5 feet 10 to 5 feet 11 inches tall with brown hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a bright orange short-sleeve T-shirt with a small logo on the upper left chest area, dark blue jeans, and black Nike sneakers; a black baseball cap was visible in a photo but may not have been worn when last seen. Family emphasized that he has a large “ARANDA” tattoo across his upper back.
Loved ones and authorities have appealed for public assistance. Family posts and a community fundraiser indicate his phone has been off since he disappeared and stress that leaving his car and belongings behind was out of character. Anyone with information was urged to contact the Victorville Police Department at 760-241-2911 or provide tips to local authorities. The NamUs listing for MP149616 was created on September 2, 2025, underscoring that the case remains open and active as of that date.
Joseph’s disappearance has weighed heavily on his family and the Victorville community. Local coverage has amplified the search while clarifying he was not connected to an unrelated nearby incident that prompted public speculation, allowing the focus to remain on finding him and bringing him safely home. Community members continue to share verified details to help keep attention on the case and encourage any leads to be reported promptly.
Last Seen: Jul 10, 2025
