Couple From Nudist Ranch Missing In SoCal: Police

COLTON, CA — An elderly couple and their dog have gone missing from a nudist ranch in San Bernardino County, according to police.

Stephanie and Daniel Menard were reported missing Sunday to Redlands police by a friend after they were last seen around 10 a.m. Saturday at their home in the 26000 block of Keissel Road in Colton, authorities said.

The couple’s unlocked vehicle was found down the road from their residence, and their cellphones and Stephanie Menard’s purse were at the home, according to police, who noted Daniel Menard has dementia and diabetes. Their dog is a small white Shih Tzu named Cuddles.

A friend, Sandy Marinelli, told KCAL a neighbor became concerned when the couple wasn’t ready for church Sunday, noting Stephanie Menard’s cane was left at the home, and the television and computer were on. Stephanie Menard is 73 and Daniel Menard is 79, KCAL reported.

The couple lived at Olive Dell Ranch. Its website explains the ranch is “Southern California’s favorite nudist resort for families and couples” and “the ideal spot to enjoy the nudist/naturist lifestyle whether visiting for the day or an overnight stay.”

The Menards were involved in a possible lawsuit against the ranch and had faced harassment, friends told KABC. The area has also seen a recent rash of vandalism and break-ins, KCAL reported.

Anyone with information is asked to reference case No. 240032075 and to contact police at 909-798-7681 or Detective Thomas Williams at twilliams@redlandspolice.org.