10/15/2025
Missing man found dead
UPDATE:
At-risk missing person James Quinn was located tonight by members of the Sheriff's Search and Rescue Team.
The 86-year-old was found in a field near the San Luis Obispo Country Club. He had been reported missing on 10-13-2025.
Quinn was unresponsive when he was located. He received medical attention, but shortly afterwards was pronounced deceased.
The investigation is continuing. No further information is available at this time.
The Sheriff's Office has issued a press release regarding an at-risk missing person.
The San Luis Obispo County Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help in locating a missing at-risk person.
86-year-old James Quinn was reported missing by a family member on 10-13-2025.
Quinn was last seen going for a walk, which he does on a regular basis, at approximately 6:30 PM in the 200 block of Charles Drive in the San Luis Obispo Country Club area but never returned home.
Quinn is White, 5' 7" tall, 145 pounds, with brown eyes and gray hair.
He was last seen wearing a gray jacket with hood, blue shirt, blue jeans, and gray shoes.
If anyone has information on his whereabouts, please contact the Sheriff's Office at 805-781-4550.