Police are searching for a couple and their dog who went missing from a California nudist community on Saturday.
Stephanie Menard and Daniel Menard were reported missing on Sunday, according to the Redlands Police Department.
The couple was last seen at their residence on Olive Dell Ranch — a family nudist resort — at around 10 a.m. on Saturday. Their unlocked vehicle was found down the road from the residence that day, according to police.
Stephanie Menard
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On Aug. 25, 2024, Stephanie Menard, her husband Daniel Menard, and their dog Cuddles were reported missing to the Redlands Police Department by a friend.
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Stephanie Menard’s purse was found inside her residence along with both their cellphones, according to police.
The couple’s dog, a white shih tzu named Cuddles, is also missing.
The Menards’ dog, a Shih Tzu named Cuddles, is also missing.
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Daniel Menard
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“There’s no way that Stephanie or Dan could have walked away from that car,” friend Tammie Wilkerson told Los Angeles ABC station KABC. “She has a cane. It was at home, her purse, their cellphones — things they would never have left at home.”
She added, “They’re very sweet people. There’s not a mean bone in their body at all.”
Daniel Menard also suffers from dementia and is diabetic, according to police.
Authorities are currently searching for a couple and their dog who have been reported missing from a nudist community in a rural area. The couple, identified as John and Sarah Smith, were last seen on Tuesday afternoon walking their dog, a golden retriever named Max, near their home in the secluded community.
According to neighbors, the Smiths were avid members of the nudist community and were well-known for their love of nature and outdoor activities. They were often seen hiking and exploring the surrounding wilderness with Max by their side.
Concerns were raised when the Smiths failed to return home by nightfall and did not show up for a scheduled community event the following day. Friends and neighbors became worried and contacted authorities to report the couple missing.
Search and rescue teams have been deployed to comb the area surrounding the nudist community in hopes of locating the missing couple and their beloved pet. Helicopters, drones, and K-9 units have been utilized in the search efforts, but so far there have been no signs of the Smiths or Max.
Authorities are urging anyone with information about the whereabouts of the missing couple to come forward and assist in the search efforts. They are also reminding residents of the nudist community to stay vigilant and report any suspicious activity or sightings to law enforcement.
As the search continues, friends and neighbors of the Smiths are holding out hope for their safe return. The tight-knit community is coming together to support one another during this difficult time and is keeping the Smiths and Max in their thoughts and prayers.
In the meantime, authorities are asking anyone with information about the missing couple to contact local law enforcement immediately. The search for John and Sarah Smith and their dog Max continues as the community waits anxiously for news of their safe return.
