The person at the center of this case
Michael John Fons
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 #1Why was the vehicle abandoned in the middle of Foresthill Road? Was there evidence of distress or foul play?
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Lead #2Michael has difficulty walking and requires medication—could he have become disoriented or incapacitated near the vehicle?
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location
Lead #3What is the significance of the China Wall OHV staging area? Did Michael have any connection to that location?
Michael John Fons, a 69-year-old man with multiple medical conditions requiring medication, was last seen on March 7, 2022, in Colfax, California. His vehicle was discovered abandoned on Foresthill Road near the China Wall OHV staging area, raising concerns about his welfare and ability to survive without his medications. Despite the search efforts by the Placer County Sheriff's Office, his whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators are seeking any information that could help locate him.
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person
Lead #4Was Michael wearing a San Jose Sharks or Denver Broncos jacket? Has anyone reported seeing a man matching his description in the area?
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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
morningLast seen in Colfax
Michael was last seen the morning of March 7th in Colfax, CA
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2022-03-07
Vehicle found abandoned
His vehicle was found parked in the middle of Foresthill Road in Foresthill, CA, near the China Wall OHV staging area
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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