The SAPD is searching for a man who has been missing since 1987

Missing Person: Taurino Lagunas Velazquez (24)

On 07/30/2016, a family member reported Taurino missing to Santa Ana Police Department. The family had not heard from Taurino since sometime in 1987. Taurino came to the United States from Mexico in 1985 and was reportedly working and living in Santa Ana. He kept in regular contact with his family in Mexico but suddenly all communication stopped in 1987.

Anyone with information on the whereabouts of Velazquez are asked to contact Investigator Jurado at (714) 245-8353 or Detective Garcia at (714) 245-8408.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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