CA CA - U.S. Army PFC Alejandro Espinola, 26, missing after failing to report for duty, concern for well-being, Fort Irwin, 18 Jul 2024

[ifindedout]

https://ktla.com/news/california/of...sappeared-from-southern-california-army-base/
According to a press release issued Sunday by the Army base’s public affairs office, U.S. Army PFC Alejandro Espinola of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment failed to report for duty on Thursday and was subsequently reported missing.

Espinola, 26, is said to be 5 feet, 5 inches tall and weighs 164 pounds. He is a native of Los Angeles, one of his friends told KTLA.

He drives a dark gray 2018 Hyundai Elantra with temporary tags, the friend added.

Fort Irwin Seeks Public Assistance in Locating Missing Soldier
According to a Facebook post by Missing People in America, individuals close to Espinola noted signs of distress, such as giving away property, draining bank accounts, and isolating himself from others. It is also believed that he may have discarded his phone.

The search for PFC Espinola is being conducted by Fort Irwin’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID), with support from the Department of Emergency Services (DES) and local law enforcement. Efforts are being made to utilize all available resources in the search.

 

[justme11]

I hope he's safe somewhere and just needed a break. MOO

 

[justme11]

Fort Irwin Facebook post with updated info from National Training Center/Fort Irwin.

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[citizen_sleuth]

Army searching for missing soldier who did not report to Southern California base

Fort Irwin National Training Center officials said U.S. Army PFC Alejandro Espinola of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment failed to report for duty.

www.usatoday.com

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Officials said he was last seen on Friday at Monrovia Canyon Park outside of Los Angeles, about 140 miles southwest of the base.

"The health and safety of our soldier is our number one concern," Col. Kevin T. Black, commander of the 11th ACR said in the release. “The chain of command is actively communicating with PFC Espinola’s family to keep them informed of ongoing search efforts.”

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According to an updated press release issued Monday, he may be driving a 2018 black Hyundai Elantra GT hatchback with the California license plate 8BTS191.

 

[PommyMommy]

Missing Person / NamUs #MP126041

View NamUs missing persons case MP126041, for Alejandro -- Espinola, missing from Hesperia, California. Date of last contact: Jul 19, 2024. NCMEC case number: --.

namus.nij.ojp.gov

Circumstances of Disappearance
Alejandro went AWOL from the Army (Fort Irwin, CA) on 7/19/2024. He has not been seen or heard from since this date.

 

[charminglane]

Army searching for missing soldier who did not report to Southern California base

Fort Irwin National Training Center officials said U.S. Army PFC Alejandro Espinola of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment failed to report for duty.

www.usatoday.com

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Officials said he was last seen on Friday at Monrovia Canyon Park outside of Los Angeles, about 140 miles southwest of the base.

"The health and safety of our soldier is our number one concern," Col. Kevin T. Black, commander of the 11th ACR said in the release. “The chain of command is actively communicating with PFC Espinola’s family to keep them informed of ongoing search efforts.”

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According to an updated press release issued Monday, he may be driving a 2018 black Hyundai Elantra GT hatchback with the California license plate 8BTS191.

This is my park.
I wonder what he was doing up here?
A few weeks ago I had seen a guy in full camo and backpack like military walking up here. It was very strange on an already hot morning.
I asked if he was lost, as the street cuts off at an alley and starts up again on the next block. He said he wasn't.
I need to study this man's face now.

 

[charminglane]

https://www.monroviaca.gov/Home/Components/FacilityDirectory/FacilityDirectory/28/787

The park has been closed since Dec., 2021 due to horrendous flood damage and new upgrades.

 

[Unalienable Rights]

Missing Fort Irwin Soldier found safe in Sequoia National Park

Pfc. Alejandro Espinola of the Army's 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment was reported missing on July 18 after failing to report for duty.

www.vvdailypress.com

July 30, 2024

A Fort Irwin-based U.S. Army soldier reported missing earlier this month after failing to report for duty was found safe Tuesday in Sequoia National Park, officials said.

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11th Armored Cavalry Regiment Commander Col. Kevin Black thanked law enforcement officials and everyone else who searched for the missing soldier.

"This is absolutely great news," he said. "I was thrilled to call Pfc. Espinola's family to tell them that he is safe."