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Tomas Solares Apolinar Missing Person Case

Last seen in McAllen, Texas on Feb 23, 2021

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Victim Details

Created

Jul 5, 2021

Case Added

Sep 11, 2023

First Name

Tomas

Last Name

Solares Apolinar

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

65 inches

Height To

67 inches

Weight

180 lbs

Weight To

210 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Feb 23, 2021

City

McAllen

State

Texas

County

Hidalgo County

Tribal Land

Unknown

Agency ID

105461

Agency Name

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

Agency City

Edinburg

Agency State

Texas

Agency County

Hidalgo County

Agency Zip Code

78541

Agency Contact

Glen Mendoza

Contact Job Title

Director Texas Transnational Intelligence Center

Agency Address

711 El Cibolo Road, Texas

Agency Phone

9563838114

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.hidalgocounty.us/209/Sheriff

Agency Case #

21-28919

Agency Report Date

Jul 5, 2021

Primary Agency

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

Case Contributors

Hair Color

Unknown

Left Eye Color

Unknown

Right Eye Color

Unknown

Last Updated

Oct 17, 2026

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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP81878)

Tomas Solares Apolinar, a 42-year-old man, was last seen on February 23, 2021, in McAllen, Texas. Little is known about the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, but his case has been entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). Standing at 5'10" and weighing around 195 pounds, Tomas has brown hair. His disappearance has drawn the attention of both local authorities and international organizations, with assistance from the Guatemalan Consulate, indicating a connection to Guatemala. His case remains unsolved, and any information is encouraged to be reported to authorities.
Last Seen: Feb 23, 2021

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Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

82%Moderate

John Doe — Brownsville, Texas

UP127601 • Found Jun 18, 2024

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 42 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 91%43 mi away, same state

TimingFound 3 years after last seen

Height 100%5'8" vs 5'5"–5'7"

Weight 99%160 lb vs 180–210 lb

82%Moderate

John Doe — Texas

UP107455 • Found Aug 8, 2023

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 42 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 100%7 mi away, same county

TimingFound 2 years after last seen

Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"

Weight 38%109 lb vs 180–210 lb

82%Moderate

John Doe — Pharr, Texas

UP92174 • Found May 16, 2022

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 38–52 vs 42 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 100%3 mi away, same county

TimingFound 15 months after last seen

Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"

Weight 42%112 lb vs 180–210 lb

78%Possible

John Doe — Mission, Texas

UP136377 • Found Oct 29, 2024

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Sex ✓Male

Age 100%Est. 28–42 vs 42 when missing

Race 60%White

Location 100%6 mi away, same county

TimingFound 4 years after last seen

Height 100%5'4" vs 5'5"–5'7"

Weight 88%149 lb vs 180–210 lb

77%Possible

John Doe — Texas

UP97762 • Found Jun 24, 2022

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Sex ✓Male

Age 85%Est. 28–49 vs 42 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 87%57 mi away, same state

TimingFound 16 months after last seen

Height 100%5'5"–5'9" vs 5'5"–5'7"

77%Possible

John Doe — Texas

UP85709 • Found Oct 20, 2021

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Sex ✓Male

Age 78%Est. 24–40 vs 42

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 87%57 mi away, same state

TimingFound 8 months after last seen

Height 100%5'0"–5'5" vs 5'5"–5'7"

76%Possible

John Doe — Texas

UP90092 • Found Jan 27, 2022

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Sex ✓Male

Age 90%Est. 26–41 vs 42

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 87%57 mi away, same state

TimingFound 11 months after last seen

Height 75%5'2"–5'9" vs 5'5"–5'7"

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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Tomas Solares Apolinar Missing Person Case

Last seen in McAllen, Texas on Feb 23, 2021

Victim Details

Case Description

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Possible Unidentified Matches (7)

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