NAME Joseph-John “Joey” Alvarez Espinosa
SEX Male
AGE: 20
RACE: Hispanic
HT 5’10
WT 300
HAIR Brown
EYES Brown
Clothing Description:
Royal Blue T-Shirt with “Matthew 4:4” printed on the back
Black Pants
Black New Balance Sneakers
SYNOPSIS:
On Sunday May 16, 2021, Joseph told family members he wanted to go to “29 Palms” for religious purposes. Joseph’s Grandmother drove him out to the area of Highway 62 and Ironage Road in the unincorporated area of Wonder Valley. Joseph exited the vehicle and walked away telling family he would be okay. Joseph did not have a cell phone and only had a limited amount of water on him. When family did not hear from Joseph days later, they searched the area and did not find him. Family then reported Joseph missing to the Morongo Basin Station. On May 20, a witness came forward stating they saw a subject matching Joseph’s description near Vidal Junction on Highway 62, east of where he was dropped off. Joseph has no known medical issues but is likely suffering from undiagnosed mental illness.
ANY INFORMATION REGARDING THIS SUSPECT PLEASE CONTACT:
MORONGO BASIN SHERIFF’S STATION
(760) 366-4175
Contact Detective A. Halloway
Reference Report number 092100902
