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Ted Melancon Missing Person Case

Last seen in Yucca Valley, California on Oct 07, 2020

Victim Details

Nov 05, 2020

Sep 15, 2023

Ted

Melancon

80

74

75 inches

130 lbs

Black / African American

Male

Oct 07, 2020

Yucca Valley

California

San Bernardino County

92285

No

94050

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department- Victorville Station

Victorville

California

San Bernardino County

92392

Joseph Necochea

Detective

14200 Amargosa Road, California

7602412911

County

Law Enforcement

https://wp.sbcounty.gov/sheriff/patrol-stations/victorville/

172009238

2020-10-08

San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department- Victorville Station

6876

Gray or Partially Gray

Brown

Brown

10/09/2026


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Case Description

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Ted Melancon, a 74-year-old man, went missing on October 7, 2020, from Yucca Valley, California. He left his residence in Victorville around 6:00 AM, driving a 2015 Nissan Sentra and accompanied by his cat. Ted did not take his cell phone or favorite hat. That same day, he made two bank card transactions, one at a grocery store in Victorville and another at a convenience store near Landers. His vehicle was found on October 28 in the Morongo Valley, but no evidence was discovered, and he remains missing despite a four-day search effort.
Last Seen: Oct 07, 2020

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  • Victorville Police searching for missing 74-year-old man - VVNG.com
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    Has anyone else noticed that Ted Melancon left behind his favorite hat when he went missing? I can’t... ...Read More
    09/03/2024
    Has anyone else noticed the lack of media coverage on Ted Melancon's disappearance? It's been three ... ...Read More
    04/06/2023
    I’ve been following Ted Melancon's case, and I keep thinking about his cat that was with him. Has an... ...Read More
    02/05/2023

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