Louis Salazar, 46, was last seen September 3, 2016, in Hesperia, California and reported missing by his family on September 8, 2016 after they did not hear from him. On September 11 his vehicle was found abandoned on Forest Service Road 2N49 near State Highway 138 in the Lake Silverwood area. The car’s remote location and the absence of Salazar at the scene prompted concern and investigators have described the circumstances as mysterious.

Salazar is described as a Hispanic male, about 5 feet 7 inches tall, around 250 pounds, with gray hair. Extensive searches have been conducted but no significant leads have been reported and the case remains unsolved. Authorities have said foul play is suspected.

If anyone in Hesperia or the Lake Silverwood area saw Louis, his vehicle, or anything unusual in early September 2016, please contact the local authorities with any information.