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 right leg. When he was last seen, he was wearing a gray jacket and black pants. Few details surrounding the circumstances of his disappearance have been made publicly available.
The Tulare Police Department is the investigating agency in this case. Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Christopher Wayne Bates is encouraged to contact them at 559-685-2300. His case is listed in the California Attorney General's Office database for missing persons.
Last Seen: Nov 23, 2022
