Crime
Lubbock Police searching for missing, endangered man, David Mendez - KCBD
David Mendez, the 69-year-old Lubbock man reported missing and endangered, has been found safe and is back home with his family.
He was described as 5 feet 8 inches tall and around 140 pounds, with gray and black hair, a gray beard, and hazel eyes. When he disappeared, Mendez was wearing a black T-shirt with "Hollister" on the front, black shorts, and black shoes.
This news brings a significant sense of relief across the Hub City. Whenever a local goes missing, especially with health vulnerabilities, the community holds its breath until they are safe. Community efforts, including every social media share and watchful eye, genuinely contributed to his safe return.
Over 400 people are reported missing in Lubbock annually, yet only a fraction receive an endangered classification.