Jose Lorenzo, a 46-year-old Hispanic man, was last seen on July 1, 2023, leaving his Los Angeles residence to work in Ojai, California. He was reported to have had a verbal argument with his wife before he left and told her he would not return home after completing the job. Standing between 4 feet 11 inches and 5 feet tall and weighing about 140 pounds, Jose has gray or partially gray hair and brown eyes.

The Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Investigations unit is handling the case; Detective Erik Hernandez is assigned. The case is listed in NamUs as MP139733. No significant public leads or developments have been reported and his whereabouts remain unknown.

If anyone saw Jose on or after July 1, 2023, or has information about his movements between Los Angeles and Ojai, please contact the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office at (805) 383-8704.