Stockton Police Seek Public Assistance in Search for Missing 74-Year-Old Man
Stockton police are seeking public assistance to find 74-year-old Stephen Lysaght, who has been missing since August 24 from south Stockton. His car was found abandoned, and he has been unaccounted for over five weeks.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, September 30, 2026 —
Stockton police authorities have issued a public appeal for assistance in locating Stephen Lysaght, a 74-year-old male who has been reported missing. Lysaght was last seen on August 24 and was last known to be in the south Stockton area.
Authorities have confirmed that Mr. Lysaght’s vehicle was discovered abandoned. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance and the abandonment of his car are currently under investigation. As of the latest reports, Lysaght has been unaccounted for for over five weeks.
The Stockton Police Department is urging anyone who may have seen Stephen Lysaght or who possesses any information regarding his whereabouts to come forward. Specific details concerning the location or condition of the abandoned vehicle were not immediately available.
The investigative team is working to piece together Mr. Lysaght’s last known movements and any potential factors that may have contributed to his disappearance. The timeline provided indicates that the initial report of his missing status occurred several weeks after August 24, and he has remained out of contact since that date.
The police department has not released further information regarding the specific description of Mr. Lysaght beyond his age and the date he went missing. Information regarding any potential leads or specific areas of interest for the public to focus on has also not been provided at this time. The community’s cooperation is considered vital in efforts to locate Mr. Lysaght and ensure his safe return.
Anyone with relevant information is encouraged to contact the Stockton Police Department. The specific contact number or department unit to reach out to was not provided in the initial public request, but general inquiries can typically be directed to the department’s main line.
Story summarized from the original created by Katie Chavez on fox40.com, see more information here.
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