The Atascadero Police Department Seeks Public’s Help in Locating Missing Person

The Atascadero Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating Todd Joseph Pinion, a 34 year old that was last seen on October 22nd in the City of Atascadero.

Description of Missing Person:
Name: Todd Joseph Pinion
Age: 34
Height: 5’10
Weight: 115 lbs
Hair Color: brown
Eye Color: blue

Other Identifying Marks: Todd has a dream catcher tattoo on his right shoulder, a tattoo of a fox with a sunflower, octopus tentacles on his right bicep, a tattoo of a strawberry/clock on his left wrist and a tattoo of a moon with clouds on his left shoulder.  He is known to wear numerous rings and bracelets on both arms and has recently been known to wear a red and black fox mask.

Todd was last seen in Atascadero on October 22nd; however, he was active on social media the morning of the 23rd.  Todd frequents the south county and was reportedly staying in the Nipomo area, however, recently he has been staying with different friends in different locations.   

Yesterday, Todd’s dog was found deceased on Highway 101 near the Cuesta Grade.  The CHP helicopter searched the area and was unable to locate Todd.

The Atascadero Police Department is working with allied agencies in the search. Community members are urged to email or call if they have any information, no matter how small, as it may help lead to Todd’s safe return. Please contact Detective Sergeant Kellye Netz at knetz@atascadero.org or (805) 461-5051.

We ask that you please refrain from sharing unverified information on social media, as it may hinder our investigation. The Atascadero Police Department will provide updates as new information becomes available.

The Atascadero Police Department would like to thank the community for their support and cooperation as we work toward Todd’s safe recovery.

The attached photos were obtained through Todd’s social media page.