John Sanchez Salazar, 40, was last seen on November 7, 2004, in Abilene, Texas. He left a local hospital in the company of two known acquaintances and has not been heard from since. Salazar is described as a Hispanic male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, about 170 pounds, with distinctive tattoos on his chest, back, and arms, and he may also use the name Juan.

Foul play is suspected but few details have emerged about what happened after he left the hospital. The Abilene Police Department and the Texas Department of Public Safety list the case as active and continue to seek leads. If anyone knew John’s movements that day, the people he left the hospital with, or has information about his whereabouts, please contact investigators.