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Los Gatos Police Seek Public's Help to Find 21-Year-Old Man Missing After Jogging on Local Trail

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Published on January 10, 2024
Los Gatos Police Seek Public's Help to Find 21-Year-Old Man Missing After Jogging on Local TrailSource: Los Gatos Police Department

The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department has issued an urgent call to the public in their search for a missing 21-year-old man who was last seen jogging on a local trail. According to a Facebook post by the department, Arto left his residence around 3:30 pm yesterday in the Creekside Village neighborhood and has not been seen since.

Arto, whose last name has not been disclosed, is said to have left behind his phone, wallet, and does not have a vehicle, raising concerns about his well-being. Authorities are asking anyone with information to come forward to help locate the young man. The police reported he was last known to be wearing a black shirt and brown pants, a sight possibly not uncommon along the Los Gatos Creek Trail near the Main St bridge where he was jogging southbound.

The local community has been quick to share the missing person alert, with many expressing their worry and offering to assist in the search. The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police Department has provided a contact number for those who might have information regarding Arto's whereabouts. Concerned citizens are instructed to call 408-354-8600 or to dial 9-1-1 immediately if they believe to have seen or found Arto.

At this time, police have not released further details about the circumstances surrounding Arto's departure or his current whereabouts. The ongoing search highlights the importance of community vigilance and the critical role it plays in efforts to swiftly locate missing individuals. The Los Gatos-Monte Sereno Police continues to actively investigate and urges the public to keep watch and report any potential leads.