Jose Jesus Lopez, 27, was last seen on July 16, 1998, in Galt, California, while on his way to work and has not been heard from since. He was born September 13, 1970, and may also use the alias Jose Luis Nieto.

Lopez is described as a Hispanic male, black hair, brown eyes, 5 feet 4 inches and about 150 pounds. Several distinctive tattoos were reported: two clown faces on his abdomen, happy and sad faces on his chest, the name Nieto on his upper back, a teardrop under his left eye, and the name Maria on his left chest. The Galt Police Department is handling the investigation under case number 98-1724.

Few details are available about the circumstances of his disappearance. If anyone knew Jose, his whereabouts in July 1998, or has information that could help, please contact the Galt Police Department.