CA Isabel LucasVelasco - SLO County investigators seize 2 trucks as part of missing person investigation.

[Knox]

Isabel LucasVelasco was last known to be in San Luis Obispo County on September 12.

Investigators have seized two pickup trucks as evidence in the case and would like to speak with anyone who saw either of the vehicles in the areas of Coalinga and Avenal on the night of Sept. 12, 2025, or during the day on Sept. 14, 2025. Specifically, in the area of Highway 198 west of Coalinga.

SLO County investigators seize 2 trucks as part of missing person investigation

The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s help as detectives continue to investigate a Coalinga woman’s suspicious disappearance.

www.ksby.com

 

[GraceG]

She's lived in San Luis Obispo County since at least 2014 (2 very minor traffic infractions and a dismissed vehicular civil case).

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[Knox]

On Monday, San Luis Obispo County sheriff's detectives said they seized two trucks for evidence.

They are now asking for any tips related to sightings or interactions with either of the vehicles on the night of September 12, or the day of September 14 in the areas of Coalinga and Avenal.

Detectives are looking for witnesses and surveillance in the area of Highway 198, west of Coalinga, for both days.

Trucks seized in connection to missing Valley woman last seen in SLO County

Detectives on the Central Coast announced that two trucks have been seized in connection to the case of a missing Valley woman.

abc30.com

 

[Knox]

Isabel Lucas Velasco, 50, of Coalinga, who was last known to be in the county on Sept. 12. Isabel is described as 5’1” tall, weighing 145 lbs. She has connections to Coalinga and Visalia.

Update: Detectives seek tips on vehicles linked to missing woman

Update: Detectives seek tips on vehicles linked to missing womanIsabel Lucas Velasco, 50, of Coalinga, who was last known to be in the county on Sept. 12. Isabel is described as 5’1” tall, weighing 145 lbs. She has connections to Coalinga and Visalia.

Update: Detectives seek tips on vehicles linked to missing woman • Paso Robles Press

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[Knox]

https://www.facebook.com/visaliapd/posts/pfbid032VGEK8UTuJg4fLXNnGzrTmZvv5zdYA1Zb74qM4Y2P8duJzBydqDdnxZHsGSZAUoPl

 

[Knox]

https://fb.watch/CCLFS_8pEX

 

[Knox]

For those without Facebook.

- Daughter last saw her Mom the day before she went missing. Isabel later confirmed with daughter she arrived at home in Coalinga safely.

- Grandchild received a text at 3:30 PM the next day, that the the last time anyone heard from her. Later her daughter tried to call her and her phone didn’t ring. This is highly unusual, she is always calling, texting, or on social media.

- Isabel works in SLO County, daughter was told she made it to work Friday, but no one has heard from her since she left work that day.

- Daughter recognizes the red truck and knows the man who drives it. He works with her Mom, she doesn’t know anything about the white truck.

 

[Unalienable Rights]

https://knews985.com/2025/10/13/two-men-arrested-after-body-believed-to-be-missing-woman-found-near-coalinga/

A body has been found in an area where investigators were searching for a missing Coalinga woman, and two men have been arrested in connection with her murder.

According to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs Office, Isabel LucasVelasco, 50, was last seen at a job site in rural Arroyo Grande on September 12.

https://www.yourcentralvalley.com/news/crime/isabel-velasco-missing-case/

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The discovery was made along Highway 198, west of Coalinga. Deputies say they found a body matching the description of Isabel Lucas Velasco. The body has been turned over to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Coroner’s Office for confirmation.

Deputies say the body was also found alongside Velasco’s burnt-out vehicle.

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Deputies believe Velasco’s ex-boyfriend, 45-year-old Alejandro Soriano Ortiz of Coalinga, is responsible. He has been arrested on suspicion of homicide and arson. His brother, 41-year-old Celestino Soriano Ortiz, of Santa Maria, has also been arrested on suspicion of accessory to murder, as well as for the arson incident.

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[Knox]

My thoughts are with all who loved Isabel, her family must be devastated by this news. Why can’t these men just walk away?!!!!!!