Stratis Elmore, 19, of Roseville, California, was last seen October 18, 2017, the day he was due in Sacramento County court for sentencing. He borrowed his girlfriend’s vehicle and did not appear for the hearing. The next day the car was found abandoned near the Sacramento River; a note consistent with suicide was inside the vehicle.

Authorities have not reached a conclusion: investigators remain uncertain whether Elmore took his own life or staged his disappearance to avoid jail. He is biracial (Hispanic and Caucasian), about 5 feet 11 inches tall, 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes, pierced ears, a scar over his right eyebrow and a skin tag on his right ear. His case is open as both a missing person and a fugitive.

Anyone who knew Stratis, saw him around October 18–19, 2017, or has information about his whereabouts is asked to contact the Sacramento County Sheriff’s Department.