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Have you seen this man? SLO County police ask for help finding missing person

Freddie Hatfield, an unhoused adult male living in San Luis Obispo County, was missing as of July 7, 2026. He was last seen in Grover Beach on July 4, 2026.
Freddie Hatfield, an unhoused adult male living in San Luis Obispo County, was missing as of July 7, 2026. He was last seen in Grover Beach on July 4, 2026.

A man is missing in San Luis Obispo County, and the police are asking for help finding him.

Freddie Hatfield, an unhoused adult male living in SLO County, was last seen leaving the 900 block of Barka Street in Grover Beach on a gray electric bike around 10:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Grover Beach Police Department posted on Facebook on Tuesday.

He has not returned, and his destination was unknown, the post said.

Hatfield was described as a 6-foot-1-inch male, around 150 pounds with white hair and a white beard. He was last seen wearing a black sweater, black pants and tan shoes, the post said. He also does not have a cell phone.

Anyone with information about recent interactions with Hatfield or his whereabouts are encouraged to call the Grover Beach Police Department at (805) 473-4511.

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Chloe Shrager
The Tribune
Chloe Shrager is the courts and crimes reporter for The Tribune. She grew up in Palo Alto, California, and graduated from Stanford with a B.A. in Political Science. When not writing, she enjoys surfing, backpacking, skiing and hanging out with her cat, Billy Goat.
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