An 85-year-old man named Theadore Anthony Melendrez was reported missing from Lancaster, California, after he was last seen on July 19, 2020. He was seen at approximately 6 a.m. driving a red 2001 Nissan Frontier in the 45000 block of Challenger Way. Authorities later located his truck abandoned near 90th Street East and Avenue L-8 in Lancaster.
Melendrez is a Hispanic male, standing at 5-feet-10 inches tall and weighing around 140 pounds.
He has brown eyes, short gray hair, and a mustache. A notable identifying feature is a large scar on his left shin. While there was no description of the clothing he was wearing at the time of his disappearance, he is known to frequently wear a black hat with the words "Korea Vet".
Concerns for his well-being were heightened as it was reported that Melendrez may have Alzheimer's disease. Law enforcement officials sought public assistance in locating him and encouraged anyone with information to contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department.Last Seen: Jul 19, 2020
