Loved ones are searching for a Southern California man who has been missing for over a week.
Joseph Aranda, 32, was reported missing on July 14, according to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department.
His last known location was in the area of Stoddard Wells Road and Dante Street in Victorville on July 10.
The next day, his family located Aranda’s abandoned vehicle at the Emmanuel Temple CME parking lot on Stoddard Wells Road. His belongings were found inside.
Aranda stands 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighs 150 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black baseball cap, orange short-sleeved t-shirt, blue jeans and dark-colored sneakers. He has a large tattoo on his upper back that says, “ARANDA,” and another tattoo that says “IE” on his arm.
It’s unclear where he may have been heading when he disappeared. His family did not mention any health conditions that may have contributed to his disappearance.
Loved ones have not heard from him since and are very concerned for his well-being.
Anyone who may know Aranda’s whereabouts or has information on the case is urged to call the Victorville Police at 760-241-2911 or the SBSD Sheriff’s Dispatch at 760-956-5001. A page set up by his family with more information can be found on Instagram and Facebook.
Anonymous tips can be provided to We-Tip at 1-800-782-7463 or online at wetip.com.
