See the update at the end of this post on Paul Jon Coppin being found safe.
ORIGINAL POST, SEPT. 24, 2:38 P.M.: The Orange County Sheriff's Department is reaching out to the public in hopes of finding Paul Jon Coppin, who has been missing from his San Clemente home since last Tuesday, Sept. 17.
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He was last seen around 11:30 a.m. last Tuesday at his home. When his roommate returned there at about 1:30 p.m., Coppin was not there, and he has not been seen or heard from since. His cell phone and all other personal belongings were left behind, and it is not believed he has with him any cash or credit cards.
Coppin speaks with his mother on a daily basis, and she finds it highly unusual she has not heard from him since he was last seen, according to a sheriff's department statement. Coppin, who has ties to Garden Grove and may be in that area, could be in need of medical attention, authorities fear.
He turns 47 on Oct. 6 and is white, 6-foot-2, 190 pounds, with green eyes, short brown hair and the following tattoos: “Mom” on his left arm and barb wire on his right wrist. He also has a scar on his inside right arm.
He was last seen wearing blue and white shorts, a light-colored t-shirt and white and blue running shoes.
Anyone with information regarding Coppin's whereabouts is asked to call the Orange County Sheriff's Department at 714.647.7055 or 714.647.7000.
UPDATE, SEPT. 25, 4:21 P.M.: Paul Jon Coppin has been found safe in Garden Grove, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.
The 46-year-old's mother, who had originally reported the San Clemente resident missing, called deputies this afternoon to say he had made contact with her, sheriff's Lt. Jeff Hallock told City News Service.
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Paul Coppin passed away a few years back. He was a good friend of mine and will be missed. My name is Robert Hutton currently living in Australia.