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Michael John Fons

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Michael John Fons

Case
#2335
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 15, 2026
Placer County Sheriff's Office
Missing Person · Open
4 years waiting · since 2022

Missing Person: Michael John Fons

Justice for Michael John Fons — the trail went cold in 2022, but the truth hasn't.

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Key leads to think about

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evidence
Lead #1

Why was Michael's vehicle parked in the middle of Foresthill Road? Was it disabled or abandoned intentionally?

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location
Lead #2

What is the significance of the China Wall OHV staging area location? Did Michael have plans to visit this area?

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clue
Lead #3

Michael has difficulty walking and requires medication for multiple medical conditions—how far could he have traveled on foot from the vehicle location?

Michael John Fons, a 69-year-old man with multiple medical conditions requiring medication, was last seen on the morning of March 7, 2022, in Colfax, California. His vehicle was discovered parked in the middle of Foresthill Road near the China Wall OHV staging area, raising concerns about his safety and ability to survive given his medical needs and mobility difficulties. Despite the investigation by Placer County Sheriff's Office, Michael's whereabouts remain unknown, and anyone with information about his disappearance is urged to contact authorities.

Case
#2335
SourceNamus MissingUpdated Jun 15, 2026
Placer County Sheriff's Office

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More leads to consider

Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.

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witness
Lead #4

Were there any witnesses who saw Michael or his vehicle on Foresthill Road on March 7, 2022?

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Official wording

Source Narrative

NamUs case MP92530. Missing person: Michael John Fons.

Last known contact: 2022-03-07 in Foresthill, Placer, CA. Circumstances: Michael was last seen the morning of March 7th in Colfax, CA.

His vehicle was found parked in the middle of Foresthill Road in Foresthill, CA, near the China Wall OHV staging area. Michael was suffering from many medical conditions that require medication.

He has difficulty walking. Demographics: 69 years, Male, White / Caucasian.

Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 170 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Possibly wearing a San Jose Sharks jacket or Denver Broncos jacket..

Investigating agency: Placer County Sheriff's Office | SO22-1935 | 2022-03-07.

Timeline of Events

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2022-03-07
morning

Last Seen in Colfax

Michael John Fons was last seen the morning of March 7, 2022, in Colfax, CA

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2022-03-07

Vehicle Found Abandoned

Michael's vehicle was found parked in the middle of Foresthill Road near the China Wall OHV staging area in Foresthill, CA

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Case Information

Incident:March 7, 2022 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:June 19, 2026

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Case Information

Incident:March 7, 2022 at Invalid Date
Last Updated:June 19, 2026

Have Information?

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

Phone: 5308897800
You can remain anonymous