Jose Vargas Mendez, 27, disappeared on November 28, 2009, while reportedly in the process of crossing the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona. He was described as a Hispanic male between 5 feet 6 inches and 5 feet 8 inches, weighing about 150 to 170 pounds, with black neck-length hair and brown eyes. Distinctive marks include a scar on his left bicep, a mark on his left eyelid, and another scar on his left arm.

On the day he vanished he was believed to be wearing a white shirt, black pants, a dark blue denim Southpole jacket, white socks, blue/brown/green Hanes boxers and black or brown military-style boots. He reportedly carried money, a dark blue cap, an image of Jesus and a photograph of his wife, plus telephone numbers for his girlfriend. The Pima County Medical Examiner’s Office is listed on the case. Little public information about specific leads has been released.

If anyone knew Jose’s travel plans, saw him near the border on or around November 28, 2009, or has information about his whereabouts, please come forward.