Deputies seek public’s help finding man last seen in Yucca Valley

The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help finding a 68-year-old man last seen on February 7 in Yucca Valley.

According to a Sheriff’s Department news release, John Downey was last seen around 11:45 p.m. walking west away from the Walmart located at 58501 Twentynine Palms Highway in Yucca Valley toward Avalon Avenue and Highway 62. D

Downey is 5’08”, weighs 180 pounds, has gray hair and blue eyes. He has a sunrise tattoo on his left arm, wears eye glasses, and has dentures. He was last seen wearing blue jeans, dark shoes, a dark-colored flannel shirt, and a black down jacket.

He reportedly appeared to be disoriented after he left the store and has several medical conditions which require medication.

Anyone with information relating to Downey’s disappearance or about his whereabouts is urged to contact the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department, Morongo Basin Station at the (760) 366-4175 or Sheriff’s Dispatch at (760) 956-5001; reference DR# 231900252