Eddie Joe Taylor, a 72-year-old man from Spring Valley, California, was reported missing on August 5, 2022. He was last seen by his girlfriend on August 4, 2022, when he left her residence in Lemon Grove. While driving home, Taylor contacted his girlfriend to inform her that he had mistakenly driven south on SR-125 and crossed the international border into Tijuana, Mexico.
Taylor is described as a Black male, standing at 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing approximately 165 pounds, with brown eyes, short black hair, and a greying beard. He was last seen wearing black jeans and a sweater. Taylor is pre-diabetic, has high blood pressure, and his family has indicated that he had been experiencing confusion and forgetfulness around the time of his disappearance.
He was driving a gray 2013 Hyundai Elantra with California license plate number 6XOJ393. A distinguishing feature of the vehicle is a black passenger side view mirror. A GPS tracker in his car last registered its location at Primera 13, La Esmeralda, 22117 Tijuana, Baja California, Mexico.
The San Diego County Sheriff's Department is investigating his disappearance and has entered him into a missing person database. Law enforcement agencies in both San Diego County and Baja California have been notified. Authorities have urged individuals who frequently cross the border to be vigilant and report any potential sightings of Taylor or his vehicle. Information regarding his case has also been shared with Spanish-language media outlets to generate further leads. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the San Diego County Sheriff's Department or Crime Stoppers.Last Seen: Aug 4, 2022
