The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is requesting the public’s assistance with a missing person investigation. Rafael Chavez Gonzalez of the Oceano and Nipomo, CA area, was last seen on October 22, 2013, in the area of Highway 1 and Calendar Road on the Nipomo Mesa. Mr. Gonzalez is known to frequent the Oceano area and leads a transient lifestyle. He is described as 5’9”, 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He is missing his left arm from a previous accident.

Sheriff’s Detectives have conducted a coordinated search of the areas frequented by Mr. Gonzalez, with negative results, and are asking for the public’s assistance. Additionally, Crime Stoppers is offering a reward of up to $1,000.00 for information leading to Mr. Gonzalez being located.

If anyone has information on the whereabouts of Rafael Chavez Gonzalez, they are urged to call the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff`s Department at (805) 781-4550, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at (805) 549-STOP (7867) or submit your tip through this website.