Abel Antonio Chavez, 46, was last in contact with family on October 15, 2011, and is considered missing after crossing the border near Lukeville, Arizona. A Hispanic male with black hair and black eyes, Abel was about 5 feet 0 inches to 5 feet 1 inch tall and weighed roughly 110 to 120 pounds. He had scars near his forehead and injuries on his feet.

Companions say he crossed with a group, likely on October 17, 2011, and after roughly 39 hours of walking he was left behind south/southeast of Ajo, near a hill, a lighted tower, and an elevated water tank. They provided a hand-drawn map indicating the general area. The Pima County Medical Examiner opened an investigation on October 31, 2011, but no further confirmed sightings or location have been reported.

If anyone was in that area in October 2011 or has information about Abel’s route, belongings, or the group he traveled with, please come forward.