Detectives from the Santee Sheriff's Station want the public's help in locating 30-year-old Matthew William Patton.

On December 9, 2020, Matthew William Patton took a rideshare to Viejas Casino in Alpine and met up with an old friend. The two of them ended up at Sycuan Casino in El Cajon where they gambled some more and then parted ways. Patton stayed at the casino and continued to gamble. Patton was last seen on December 10, 2020 just before 7:00 p.m., leaving the casino and walking toward Dehesa Road.

Patton stands 6'2" tall, weighs 250 pounds and has green eyes and brown hair.  He was wearing a white hoodie with "Nike" on the forearms and dark jeans. Patton was also unshaven with a short beard.

If you have seen Patton or have any information about his whereabouts, call the Sheriff's Department at (858) 565-5200.