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Christopher Wayne Bates Missing Person Case

Last seen in Tulare, California on Nov 23, 2022

Victim Details

Jan 24, 2026

Jan 24, 2026

Christopher

Wayne Bates

45

42

5'7 inches

170 lbs

White

Male

Nov 23, 2022

Tulare

California

Tulare

Tulare Police Departmen

559-685-2300

07/10/2026

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Christopher Wayne Bates, a 42-year-old man from Tulare, California, has been missing since November 23, 2022. He was last seen in Tulare on that day and has not been heard from since. At the time of his disappearance, Bates was described as a White male with brown hair and hazel eyes. He stands at 5'7" and weighs approximately 170 pounds.

Bates has several distinguishing tattoos, including the word "Wicked" on his back and the number "1" tattooed on his rig ...
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