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Released: May 18, 2016 - Wednesday, 12:58 PM

Search Warrant

Contact: Tony CipollaPhone: (805) 781-4547Date and time of incident: 5-18-16, Approximately 7:00 AMPlace of Occurrence: 2200 block of "I" Street, Santa MargaritaVictim Information: N/ASuspect Information: N/AOn 5-18-16, Sheriff's Detectives served a search warrant at a house located in the 2200 block of "I" Street in Santa Margarita. This house is a location of interest in the missing person case of 38-year-old Jared Jay Walters, a transient in San Luis Obispo County.
Walters was reported missing to the Atascadero Police Department on 2-26-16 and since that time, the Sheriff's Office has been assisting with this case. Walters is listed as a "suspicious missing" since investigators have developed information that he may be the victim of foul play.
The investigation into Walters' whereabouts continues. Anyone with information about this case, is urged to call the Sheriff’s Office at (805) 781-4500, or remain anonymous by calling Crime Stoppers at 549-STOP (549-7867). You can also text your tip to Crime Stoppers by texting "SLOTIPS plus your message" to CRIMES (274637) or submit your tip through the website SLOTIPS.org. Crime Stoppers is offering a $2,500 reward for information that leads to the whereabouts of Jared Walters.