Samuel Esay Garcia-Calles was 18 when he and his younger brother Oscar were last seen on January 8, 2009, after leaving El Salvador en route to Green Brook, New Jersey. Samuel is described as a Hispanic male with black hair and brown eyes, 5 feet 8 inches tall and about 170 pounds. The brothers were believed to be traveling with a male companion, though little is known about that person or the circumstances of their last sighting.

Authorities have considered that the brothers might have continued on to other places, including New York, California, Florida, or Mexico, which has complicated the search. The FBI’s Somerset, New Jersey office is handling the investigation and continues to seek information. If anyone has knowledge of Samuel or Oscar’s movements after January 8, 2009, please contact the FBI. Would anyone who knew the brothers or their travel plans share what they remember?