Missing Los Osos man found alive and safe
Update, 12:15 p.m.:
Baker was located alive and safe Wednesday morning, according to a post on Facebook from his family.
Original Story:
A Los Osos man was reported missing Monday and still has not been found, prompting his family to ask for the public’s help locating him.
Tyson Baker, who was experiencing a mental health crisis at the time of his disappearance, was last heard from in a text to his children at 7:54 a.m. Monday morning, according to a flier posted on Facebook by Baker’s family.
The Sheriff’s Office is asking Los Osos residents to check security cameras, Ring doorbells, trail cams and dashcams between the hours of 5:30 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. Monday for any assistance locating Baker and his vehicle, according to the flier.
Baker’s vehicle, a white 2009 Ford E-150 van bearing a red “FMF” logo over the Ford logo and a California license plate reading 8X36525, is missing and may be parked on roadsides, trail parking or off of remote roads, according to the flier.
Baker is believed to be in immediate danger. Members of the public with any information can reach Baker’s family at 805-608-7137 or the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s non-emergency line at 805-781-4550.
This story was originally published June 4, 2025 at 10:14 AM.