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Madera County Authorities Seek Missing at-Risk Adult
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By Anthony W. Haddad
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September 25, 2025

Madera County authorities are searching for Giovanna Melendez, 34, an at-risk adult with schizophrenia, last seen Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025, evening in Madera. (Madera County SO)

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The Madera County Sheriff’s Office is asking for help locating Giovanna Melendez, 34, who was last seen Wednesday night leaving 11201 Iowa Avenue around 7:30 p.m.

Melendez, who is 5-foot-4 and weighs 185 pounds, was wearing a black shirt and black-and-white shorts.

She has schizophrenia and requires medication, and her family says she cannot care for herself without assistance.

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Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to contact the sheriff’s dispatch at (559) 675-7770.

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.

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