Francisco Pineda Brizuela, 29, of Laredo, Texas, was last seen April 30, 2011. The circumstances are described as mysterious and alarming: reports say he may have been abducted by the Zetas and could have been taken across the U.S.-Mexico border, but it is unclear whether he disappeared in the United States or in Mexico.

The border-region context at the time is noted as dangerous because of organized-crime activity, which complicates the inquiry and helps explain why there have been no significant leads since his disappearance. His family and investigators continue to seek answers and hope public attention will produce new information.

If anyone has information about Francisco’s movements on or after April 30, 2011, please come forward and share what you know.