Search continues for missing man: Reward grows to $20K for Millbrae man’s safe return

Green’s cellphone was found by a hiker the following morning in the rose garden at Golden Gate Park in San Francisco and turned it over to law enforcement, but his whereabouts remain unknown, according to his mother.

Fliers have been plastered throughout Millbrae and nearby cities, and concerned community members have donated generously to an online crowdsourcing campaign established to reward anyone who may have information that could help authorities bring Green home.

Colleen Cudd, Green’s mother, said she was thankful for the outpouring of support from others who are concerned for the safety of her son.

“I really appreciate everyone’s effort in trying to find my son,” she said.

The Gofundme online fundraising campaign has collected more than $19,000 in donations from nearly 100 people since it was launched Friday, May 6.

Law enforcement officers are investigating leads on the case, and foul play is not suspected, according to Det. Sal Zuno, spokesman for the San Mateo County Sheriff’s Office.

Zuno said the collective support is helpful to law enforcement officials in aiding their search.

“He was a very well-liked individual and there are a lot of people out there working toward finding him, which is a great thing,” said Zuno.

Cudd described Green as charismatic, poised and polite as well as being a loving and committed father of two daughters, ages 1 and 4.

Green and the mother of his children had recently struck a rough patch in their relationship over a custody dispute, and both had hired attorneys to settle their differences, said Cudd.

He recently enrolled in culinary school and worked two restaurant jobs at Eatsa in San Francisco and Il Piccolo Caffe in Burlingame.

Cudd considered her son a hard worker, dedicated to improving his lot in life.

“He was a really good father, he loved his daughters and he was trying to do better,” Cudd said.

Green was last seen wearing black sweatpants, a white zip up jacket and bright red Nike shoes. Cudd said he may be identified by his neck and arm tattoos.

Green is not affiliated with a gang, claimed Cudd, which she said some have speculated.

“He was a nice kid,” said Cudd.

Considering his loyalty to his children, Cudd said she considered Green’s disappearance uncharacteristic.

“My son has never gone missing,” she said.

Zuno acknowledged the circumstances of Green’s vanishing are unusual.

“It’s not normal, the way he disappeared,” said Zuno. “He may be a victim.”

Officers are searching across the Bay Area, said Zuno, and anyone who has information they believe may be helpful is encouraged to contact the sheriff’s office.

“Every bit of information is a piece to a larger puzzle,” said Zuno.

Cudd spent Monday, May 9, searching through Green’s belongings in his Millbrae home with hopes of finding something that could help locate him.

Zuno said officers remain committed to following up on all leads offered by the public, with the understanding any tip could assist in tracking down Green.

“Every piece of information our team takes in, we have to run with it, because every piece of information leads us toward answering the question of where he is, or trying to find him,” Zuno said.

Cudd encouraged people to stay engaged in their assistance with the search.

“I would like the community to continue praying for a safe return,” she said. “Continue getting the word out with fliers and social media to help bring him home.”

Zuno said law enforcement officers remain optimistic Green will soon be found and returned to the ones that love him.

“We want to have good news,” he said. “So we’ll keep our fingers crossed and stay positive.”

Police said Green left his wallet, car and other belongings behind.

Anyone who has information which may lead to Green’s location is encouraged to call sheriff’s Detective John Carroll at (650) 259-2313 or, if they want to remain anonymous, the anonymous tip line at (800) 547-2700.

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