Elwyn Wayne Cundiff, 50, was last seen December 12, 2003, in Lancaster, California. He had told a family member he planned to travel to Mesquite, Nevada, but never arrived. His vehicle was later found abandoned in a remote area on the outskirts of Lancaster; the car had been stripped and vandalized, prompting concerns about possible foul play.

Cundiff had been showing signs of mental health issues before he disappeared. He was described as between 5 feet 8 inches and 5 feet 11 inches tall, about 175 pounds, with blond hair and blue eyes. He wore bifocal glasses with silver wire frames and had distinctive tattoos, including a tribal band and a Chinese symbol on his right arm. He was known to wear a large gold Masonic ring and several gold chains. No significant leads have been reported and the case remains unsolved.

If anyone knew Elwyn, saw his car after December 12, 2003, or has information about his intended travel to Mesquite, please contact the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department.