Javier Monico Alcocer, 46, was last seen July 31, 2014, while attempting to cross the Mexican border into the United States near McAllen, Texas. His final contact was a phone call to his wife during which he said he felt unwell after being bitten on the arm, reported a fever, and said he wanted to stop his journey; he also mentioned possibly turning himself in to immigration officials.

A person assisting him with the crossing told authorities they had been walking for several hours and still faced a considerable distance to reach their intended pickup point. That was the last time anyone heard from Alcocer and his whereabouts remain unknown. The investigation into his disappearance is open and his family continues to hope for answers.

If anyone was in the McAllen border area on July 31, 2014, or has information about Javier Alcocer’s movements after his last call, please come forward.