Rafaela Alcazar Ruiz, a 28-year-old Hispanic woman, was last seen on November 3, 2001, in Hayward, California. At the time she was reportedly dealing with marital problems and had expressed a desire to leave that situation. She has not been heard from since and the circumstances of her disappearance remain unclear.

Rafaela is described as 5 feet 1 inch tall, about 125 pounds, with brown hair and green eyes. Her disappearance is listed in NamUs and the California Department of Justice databases but no substantial leads have been reported.

If anyone knew Rafaela, knew where she lived or worked, or has information about her movements around November 3, 2001, please contact the San Leandro Police Department.