The person at the center of this case
Shane Earl Brendlinger
Missing Person · Open
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Missing Person: Shane Earl Brendlinger
Justice for Shane Earl Brendlinger — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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location
Lead #1What route would Shane have taken from his last known location to Reed's Market, and were there any obstacles or hazards along the way?
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witness
Lead #2Did anyone see Shane on May 27, 2026, either heading toward the market or in the Shingletown area that day?
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clue
Lead #3Why did Shane decide to walk to the market on that particular day, and was this a routine he followed regularly?
Shane Earl Brendlinger, a 48-year-old man, disappeared on May 27, 2026, after telling a friend he was walking to Reed's Market in Shingletown, California—a trip he never completed. Nearly two months have passed with no confirmed sightings or contact, leaving investigators and the community searching for answers about what happened during that short walk. Anyone with information about Shane's whereabouts or activities that day is urged to contact the Shasta County Sheriff's Office.
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evidence
Lead #4Have search efforts covered the areas between his last known location and Reed's Market, including any wooded or remote terrain?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP160461. Missing person: Shane Earl Brendlinger.
Last known contact: 2026-05-27 in Shingletown, Shasta, CA. Circumstances: Shane told his friend that he was going to walk to Reed's Market, 7007 Shingle Glen Trail, Shingletown but he never returned.
Demographics: 48 years, Male, White / Caucasian. Physical description: 11 ft 8 in, 170 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Blue.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: LSW blue shorts and blue shirt.. Investigating agency: Shasta County Sheriff's Office | SCSO26-002710 | 2026-05-29.
Timeline of Events
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2026-05-27
Last Known Contact
Shane told a friend he was going to walk to Reed's Market in Shingletown but never returned
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2026-05-29
Case Reported
Shasta County Sheriff's Office opened investigation case SCSO26-002710
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Case Information
Incident:May 27, 2026
Last Updated:July 14, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:May 27, 2026
Last Updated:July 14, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 5302456025
You can remain anonymous