Jonas Elijah Nelson, a 19-year-old from Pasadena, California, was last seen on January 6, 2019. He and his father went for a hike near the Chaney Trail in Altadena, but Jonas did not return home. His father reported him missing the following day, January 7. Jonas suffers from schizophrenia and bipolar disorder, conditions that require medication, which he reportedly did not have with him at the time of his disappearance.
On January 20, 2019, an acquaintance of Jonas saw him and spoke to him in the 200 block of East Sacramento Street in Altadena. While this encounter led to an initial report that Jonas had been found, his family has had no further contact with him, and his whereabouts remain unknown. As a result, Jonas has been re-listed as a missing person, and the search for him continues.
Jonas is described as 6'4", weighing between 180 and 190 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was wearing an orange hooded sweatshirt with reflective tape and black sweatpants. His family remains deeply concerned due to his medical conditions and the lack of any subsequent sightings or communication. Authorities are continuing to investigate his case, urging anyone with information to come forward.Last Seen: Jan 20, 2019