The San Diego Sheriff's Department has issued a public appeal for assistance in locating Jaime Ponce, a 76-year-old man reported missing since yesterday. Ponce, described as having gray hair, brown eyes, and a height of 5'5", was last seen in the vicinity of the 300 block of Santa Fe Drive in Encinitas. It was around 12:30 PM when he disappeared, according to the San Diego Sheriff's Department.
#MissingPerson Have you seen 76-year-old Jaime Ponce? He was last on Wednesday, April 23 around 12:30 p.m. near the 300 block of Santa Fe Drive in Encinitas.
— San Diego Sheriff (@SDSheriff) April 24, 2025
Ponce has gray hair and brown eyes. He is stands 5'5" tall and weighs approximately 140 pounds. Ponce was last seen… pic.twitter.com/8xmpI0tgS4
Concerns for Ponce's well-being are especially heightened because he does not have access to any vehicle and is believed to be walking. Weighing approximately 140 pounds, he was last seen wearing a black hat, dark sweater, and dark jeans.
The Sheriff's Department is urging anyone with information on Ponce's whereabouts to immediately contact them at (858) 868-3200 to aid in the search potentially.
