Oakland: Reward increases in case of man who went missing in May

OAKLAND — A family’s reward for information in the disappearance of a 20-year-old man who went missing in May is increasing to $10,000 as they search for answers.

Jonathan Bandabaila was last seen May 3 when he left his home to drive to a soccer tournament. The next day his 1998 silver Honda Accord was found parked in westbound lanes of the Hayward-San Mateo Bridge with items like his soccer gear and a change of clothes still inside.

At a September news conference, Oakland police Chief of Police Anne Kirkpatrick said the case was still open “and that it will not be closed until we know what happened to Jonathan.” Deputy Chief Oliver Cunningham said investigators “are looking at every pathway” and are optimistic about the case.

Oakland police on Sunday asked anyone with information on Bandabaila’s whereabouts to call investigators at 510-238-3641.

Increase Reward to $10,000. Help locate missing person Jonathan Bandabaila. OPD and the Bandabaila family requests assistance from our community/media in locating missing person Jonathan Bandabaila. Last seen May 3,2019. Link below for details. https://t.co/JYXPmZ7qHD

— Oakland Police Dept. (@oaklandpoliceca) December 23, 2019