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Matthew Joel Finocchio

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Matthew Joel Finocchio

Case
#1535
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 20, 2026
Manteca Police Department
Missing Person · Open
5 years waiting · since 2021

Missing Person: Matthew Joel Finocchio

Justice for Matthew Joel Finocchio — the trail went cold in 2021, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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location
Lead #1

Why does credit card evidence place him in Wildomar when his mother reported last seeing him in Ventura County? Did he travel between these locations?

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evidence
Lead #2

What credit card transactions occurred after February 1, 2021, and what do they reveal about his movements?

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clue
Lead #3

Why is the Manteca Police Department investigating a disappearance in Ventura County? Is there a connection to Manteca or San Joaquin County?

Matthew Joel Finocchio, a 34-year-old white male, went missing in early February 2021 from the Ventura County area of California. His last confirmed contact was February 1, 2021, though credit card records suggest he may have traveled to Wildomar. Despite investigation by the Manteca Police Department, his whereabouts remain unknown and authorities continue to seek information about his disappearance.

Case
#1535
SourceNamus MissingUpdated May 20, 2026
Manteca Police Department

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Source Narrative

NamUs case MP118062. Missing person: Matthew Joel Finocchio.

Last known contact: 2021-02-01 in unknown, Ventura, CA. Circumstances: Matthew Finocchio went missing in February of 2021.

According to his mother, he was last seen in Ventura County; however, his credit card statement advised he was last in Wildomar. Demographics: 34 years, Male, White / Caucasian.

Physical description: 5 ft 8 in, 215 lbs, hair: Bald, eyes: Blue. Investigating agency: Manteca Police Department | 21-05414 | 2021-02-14.

Timeline of Events

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2021-02-01

Last Known Contact

Matthew Finocchio was last seen in Ventura County, California on February 1, 2021.

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2021-02-14

Case Reported to Manteca Police

Manteca Police Department opened investigation case MP118062 on February 14, 2021.

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Case Information

Incident:February 1, 2021
Last Updated:June 2, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:February 1, 2021
Last Updated:June 2, 2026

Have Information?

Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.

Phone: 2094568100
You can remain anonymous