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Santa Barbara police locate at-risk missing man with autism

Benjamin Tolmach, 26
Santa Barbara Police Department
Benjamin Tolmach, 26

UPDATE 9/30/21: Santa Barbara police said Benjamin Tolmach was located safely Thursday night.

The police department would like to thank the community for all their assistance in this matter.


SANTA BARBARA, Calif. - The Santa Barbara Police Department is seeking the public's help searching for an at-risk autistic man who was reported missing Thursday.

26-year-old Benjamin Tolmach was last seen near upper Shoreline Drive around 12:30 p.m.

Police said he is believed to be walking somewhere along the waterfront corridor or Milpas Street area.

Tolmach is described as being about six feet tall and weighing around 180 pounds with light brown curly hair and hazel eyes.

He was last seen wearing a gray t-shirt, green athletic shorts and running shoes.

Anyone who sees Tolmach or knows where he might be is urged to contact the police department at 805-882-8900 immediately.

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