Javier Mendieta was 31 when he was last seen in Belle Glade, Florida, on December 16, 2005. He’s described as Hispanic with black hair, brown eyes and a distinctive scar on his neck. Reports indicate he may have used several aliases, including Javier Rodriguez and Ruben Sabalam.

Very few details exist about the circumstances of his disappearance, and no further public developments have been reported. The Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office continues to list his case as open and investigating.

If anyone knew Javier, knew where he worked or spent time in Belle Glade around December 2005, or has information about the names he used, please share what you know with investigators.