MP lived in the Redondo Beach area in Southern California. MP drove to Mendocino County and stayed one night in Fort Bragg, Ca. and then traveled to Legett, Ca. where his vehicle became disabled. The vehicle and MP were taken to Laytonville, Ca. by a tow company. MP stayed 2 nights in Laytonville until his vehicle was repaired. Wife last spoke to MP on 05/26/13 at 2300 hrs.

MP was reported missing on 05/29/13 by the family. MP's vehicle was located on 06/01/13 at 0930 hrs. on Fort Bragg/Sherwood Road, 18.2 miles east of Fort Bragg. Vehicle was stuck in a ditch and MP most likely set out on foot in attempt to locate assistance. This area is very remote and not traveled frequently by public. It appeared MP's vehicle was secured and later broken into after he left it.

Several searches for MP have been initiated and completed by Mendocino County Sheriffs Office Search and Rescue and other out of county search teams. No obvious signs of the MP have been located.