Sheriff's Deputies Seeking Help Locating At-Risk Missing Person

By Paso Robles Press · Thu Jun 16 2022

Joseph Cox was last seen driving away from his home in Oceano on June 15

SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY — The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office is seeking the public's help in locating an at-risk person from Oceano.

Joseph Cox (49) is described as a white male adult. He is 5' 8" tall, 150 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. 

He was last seen wearing a black hat, white T-shirt, blue jeans and black shoes. 

Cox was last seen leaving his residence at approximately 3:34 p.m. on June 15. At that time, it's believed Cox was having a mental health crisis. 

He was seen driving away from the residence in a 2008 Gold Chevy Malibu with a California license plate of 6HGR522.

If anyone has information on his whereabouts, please contact the Sheriff's Office at (805) 781-4550.