Ventura County Sheriff's Department

Location: 300 Cornett Ave. Moorpark, Ca.
Date & Time/ RB#: May 1, 2008 @ 10:00 p.m. / 08-11864
Unit Responsible: East County Major Crimes Unit

A vehicle belonging to a missing Moorpark man was recovered May 3, 2008 in Monterey Park, but the man's whereabouts are unknown. The 2004 Chrysler PT Cruiser belonged to the brother of Gilbert Valenzuela, who was reported missing by members of his family on May 2, 2008. Valenzuela was last seen on May 1, 2008 at 10:00 p.m.

Valenzuela has been diagnosed with schizophrenia, and has not been taking his prescribed medications. When he is off his medications, Valenzuela acts very confused and anxious.

Valenzuela has been classified as being at risk, due to his mental illness and not having access to proper care. Anyone with information about Valenzuela's whereabouts is asked to contact their local law enforcement agency, or Detective Jon Smith of the East County Sheriff�s Major Crimes Unit at (805)494-8216.