Jerome Thomas, a 25-year-old Native American man, was last seen on March 2, 2006, in Vanderwagen, New Mexico after leaving his residence on foot and not returning. He is described as 5 feet 5 inches and about 140 pounds, with dark brown hair, brown eyes and multiple tattoos including his last name Thomas on his chest and ink on both arms and shoulders. On the day he disappeared he wore a black jacket, blue pullover, white t-shirt, blue jeans and gray sneakers.

Jerome did not tell family or friends where he was going and there has been no contact since. Investigators and the McKinley County Sheriff’s Office conducted extensive searches but uncovered few leads, and the case remains unsolved. If anyone knew Jerome’s routines, where he spent time in Vanderwagen, or has information that could help locate him, please come forward.