Left and Center: Mello, circa 1995;
Right: Age-progression at age 24 (circa 2005)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: July 28, 1995 from Needles, California Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: August 5, 1981 Age: 13 years old Height and Weight: 4'6, 100 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Caucasian male. Brown hair, brown eyes. Mello has a scar under his chin. He has facial dimples and a small indentation below the outer edge of his right eye.
Details of Disappearance
Mello was last seen at his Needles, California residence on July 28, 1995. Authorities initially believed he was a runaway and left the state with other juvenile males, but this information was never verified and it's possible there were other factors in his disappearance. He has never been heard from again. Few details are available in Mello's case.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated June 6, 2011; picture added, details of disappearance updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
San Bernadino County Sheriff's Office
760-326-9200
The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
California Attorney General's Office
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