Jacob Vanzant Missing, Found – At the end of Eight Mile Road between Lodi and Stockton, California, on April 15, 2023, the AWP discovered a white Honda Pilot submerged in water for 18 feet and with the license plate number 5JCB311. Jacob Vanzant, a young man from Stockton, California, who went missing two years ago at the age of 24 was identified through the remains that were discovered within. During the course of the live stream, AWP will reveal additional information. In the coming days and weeks, a comprehensive edit of our search and recovery activities will be made public. I would want to express my gratitude to everyone for their support and assistance.
Initial Reporting: There have been recent developments in the investigation into the disappearance of a guy from Stockton who was last seen in a restaurant in Lodi. The last time anyone saw Jacob VanZant was on February 17 at the Shangri La Asian Bistro & Sushi Bar. The ad asking for information on his whereabouts is clearly posted in the windows of the eatery. The family has made a request to the community for assistance in following up on their most recent lead. Jessica Alonzo, his sister, has been in charge of the search operations. ” I am very sorry. Alonzo described the situation as “absolutely gut wrenching.” Alonzo has been looking for her brother for close to two months now, and she is desperate to find some answers. “It’s been very difficult because you don’t know what to do and you can’t mourn because you don’t know if he’s gone or not. It’s been very heart wrenching. We just have no notion,” stated Alonzo.
His family and friends have been searching Lodi and Stockton for him since February, but they have found very few answers. But at this point, they have a fresh line of inquiry. His sister told ABC10 that police just pinged his phone on 8 Mile Drive in Lodi around the marina and levy area close to the second bridge. This information was provided by the police, according to his sister. Now, they are requesting that anyone who has access to a boat come join them at the current area of the search. “We would like to bring boats out there and sonar equipment so that we can see into the water so that we can look for his car at this point,” said Alonzo. “At this point, we are just looking for his car.” The disappearance of Jacob seems to be completely out of character, according to his relatives. He never missed a day of work, was always current on his debts, and was on his way home after picking up dinner for his family when he was last spotted. “I am aware that he is an adult, and I am also aware that it is feasible that he walked off on his own; nevertheless, that is not the case in this situation. Alonzo explained, “My brother just couldn’t leave us alone without uttering a single word.”
“He’s a good kid, and if there’s anyone who deserves to be looked for, it’s definitely him.” In addition, Jacob’s family has requested that all local businesses in the vicinity roll back their surveillance footage to the 17th of February in the hopes of determining in which direction Jacob’s automobile traveled after he departed. They would know if they are looking in the right place thanks to this information. Both Thursday and Friday at 10 in the morning, search parties will resume their efforts. Gibbons Park will serve as the venue for the gathering. Jacob was last seen wearing a dark sweatshirt, dark trousers and black boots and driving a Honda Pilot plates 5JBC311.
