Sergio Garcia Bolanos, 38, was reported missing from Thousand Oaks, California, on May 12, 2017. Authorities launched a search but released few details about the circumstances of his disappearance. Several days later a man’s body was found inside a vehicle in the Thousand Oaks area; detectives said they found no evidence of a crime at the scene. The identity of the deceased was not immediately confirmed while investigators worked to notify next of kin.

The case left family, friends and the community alarmed and searching for answers. Anyone who knew Sergio, saw him in the days around May 12, 2017, or has information about the vehicle where the body was found is asked to contact local law enforcement.