Apolinar Cueto Missing Person Case

Oct 21, 2020

Mar 25, 2024

Apolinar

Cueto

52

33

63 inches

147 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

On June 21, 2007, 33-year-old Apolinar Cruz Cueto, a Hispanic male also known by the nicknames "Pepe" and "El Carretonero," had his last contact with his family. He was last seen in Tucson, in Pima County, Arizona. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as being 5'3" tall and weighing approximately 147 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Distinctive physical characteristics include a scar on his upper right hand and a thumb on his right hand that is smaller than his left. The circumstances surrounding his last contact with family remain unclear, and they have not heard from him since that day. The official report of his disappearance was not filed until over a decade later, on October 17, 2020, with the Phoenix Police Department. The reasons for this significant delay in reporting are not publicly detailed, adding another layer of complexity to the investigation. The case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) a few days later, on October 21, 2020. This has allowed for his case information to be shared nationwide among law enforcement agencies and the public, but has yielded no significant leads. The investigation into Apolinar Cueto's disappearance is being handled by the Phoenix Police Department, despite his last known location being in Tucson. This suggests that there may be information or connections related to his case in the Phoenix area. The passage of time presents significant challenges in uncovering new information or evidence. With no new leads or updates, Apolinar Cueto's case remains an unsolved missing person investigation, a quiet and sorrowful mystery for his family who still await answers. The lack of information regarding his activities or state of mind at the time he went missing leaves a void for investigators and loved ones alike.

Jun 21, 2007

Tucson

Arizona

Pima County

No

91724

Phoenix Police Department

Phoenix

Arizona

Maricopa County

85004

Stuart Somershoe

Police Volunteer

2120 North Central Avenue, Arizona

6022626151

Local

Law Enforcement

202000001706792

2020-10-17

Phoenix Police Department

8516

Black

Brown

Brown

08/02/2026