Search Underway for Missing California Elderly Couple and Beloved Dog 'Cuddles'
Mar. 15, 2025Stephanie and Daniel Menard.Photo:Redlands Police Department
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Redlands Police Department
An elderly couple has gone missing in California along with their beloved dog Cuddles.
The Redlands Police Department issued anadvisory noticeon Facebook Tuesday, Aug. 27, asking for the public’s assistance in finding Stephanie Menard, 73, and Daniel Menard, 79.
According to the department, the couple was last seen at their San Bernardino County residence in the 26000 block of Keissel Road at approximately 10 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 24.
Stephanie and Daniel Menard.Redlands Police Department
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They were reported missing on Sunday, Aug. 25, after one of their neighbors grew concerned about their whereabouts after Stephanie and Daniel weren’t getting ready for church as they typically did.
Stephanie and Daniel Menard’s dog Cuddles.Redlands Police Department
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The Redlands Police Department confirmed that Stephanie’s purse was found inside their residence “along with her and Daniel’s cell phones.”
The department states that Daniel has dementia and is diabetic.
While their unlocked vehicle was located down the road from their residence on the same day, their dog a “small white Shih Tzu” named Cuddles, is also missing.
Stephanie Menard.Redlands Police Department
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“They don’t deserve this. … They’re just good people, they go to church, they don’t deserve any of this,” she said.
Daniel Menard.Redlands Police Department
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According to theCalifornia Department of Justice,over 40,000 adults went missing from California in 2023. Anyone with information that may assist in finding Stephanie and Daniel is asked to contact the Redlands Police Department at 909-798-7681, referencing case number 240032075.
source: people.com
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