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Search for Fallbrook man ends after body is found

The search for Jonathan Forrester ended at approximately noon on Saturday, Dec. 3, when his body was found, according to his sister Heather Cefalia.

Fallbrook area residents had gathered earlier that morning in Bonsall to search for Forrester, a Fallbrook man in his 20s. Forrester has been missing since Monday, when he left to the Bonsall Am/Pm gas station. However, he never made it home.

Forrester’s vehicle was found by family and friends on Wednesday night at approximately 8 p.m. in the Lilac Road area, where some of his personal effects were found.

According to Sheriff’s Sgt. David Pocklington, fliers have been handed out to surrounding agencies, and local hospitals and jails were checked in North County and Riverside County.

Pocklington explained the area where Forrester’s car was found had high vegetation and heavy tree cover, making it difficult for the helicopter search. In addition, Pocklington stated that a detective has been assigned to Forrester’s case. After ten days, protocol requires the case be handed to the Sheriff’s homicide unit.

“There is no sign of foul play,” said Pocklington.

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Search for Fallbrook man, Jonathan Forrester, missing since Monday begins

Fallbrook area residents have gathered in Bonsall to search for Jonathan Forrester, a Fallbrook man in his 20s. Forrester has been missing since Monday, when he left to the Bonsall Am/Pm gas station. However, he never made it home.

Forrester’s vehicle was found by family and friends on Wednesday night at approximately 8 p.m. in the Lilac Road area, where some of his personal effects were found.

According to Sheriff’s Sgt. David Pocklington, fliers have been handed out to surrounding agencies, and local hospitals and jails were checked in North County and Riverside County.

“We had no success,” said Pocklington. “His family and friends are worried about him. Deputies have conducted searches multiple times, and have used the ASTREA helicopter, but have not located him.”

Pocklington explained the area where Forrester’s car was found had high vegetation and heavy tree cover, making it difficult for the helicopter search. In addition, Pocklington stated that a detective has been assigned to Forrester’s case. After ten days, protocol requires the case be handed to the Sheriff’s homicide unit.

“There is no sign of foul play,” said Pocklington. “Deputies have not stopped looking for him.”

Forrester’s mother, Pam Forrester, organized a search party for this morning (Saturday). Pam acquired the aid of a canine DNA unit/cadaver dog to help with the search. Originally the search was set to meet at 10 a.m. in Bonsall, but was pushed back to 11 to prepare the dogs.

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Search being organized for Jonathan Forrester this morning by Julie Reeder

It has been reported that Jonathan Forrester, a Fallbrook man in his 20s, has been missing since 10:30 pm last night (Friday). According to a report by Pam Forrester, his mother, he went to the Bonsall AM/PM gas station, near where his car was found with his cell phone and his belongings, but Jonathan has not been found.

A search party is being organized this morning and a call has gone out for volunteers to help. Pam Forrester has found a canine DNA unit that will help in the search. The goal was originally to meet at 10 am this morning, but will likely be delayed until 11 am so that the canine unit has time to prep the dog.

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