Crime & Safety
RivCo Man Goes Missing, Last Seen In Cabazon: Have You Seen Benjamin?
Benjamin Cole was last seen near Ida Avenue on July 9.

CABAZON, CA — A search was underway Thursday for a 42-year-old man last seen in Cabazon.
Benjamin Cole was last seen Wednesday in the 51000 block of Ida Avenue, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department. Concern was mounting about his welfare after vanishing over one week ago.
Benjamin Cole was last seen July 9 at his residence in the 51000 block of Ida Avenue, near Peach Street, on the south edge of the unincorporated community, according to the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.
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Cole did not inform loved ones where he was headed, and his whereabouts remained unknown Thursday.
Crews continue to search for missing person Benjamin Cole out in Cabazon . pic.twitter.com/6MraCudR4r
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The missing man stands 5 feet, 11 inches and weighs 155 pounds, with medium length black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a dark- colored shirt and pants, sheriff's officials said.
Anyone with information was asked to contact sheriff's dispatchers at 800-950-2444.
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