Benjamin Michael Vallez, 52, of Santa Clara County, California, has been missing since July 19, 2023. The Santa Clara Sheriff’s Office is handling the investigation under case number 232010017; the department can be contacted at 808-4720.

Vallez is described as a Hispanic male, 5 feet 9 inches tall, about 234 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. He was born June 29, 1971, and has a scar on his upper lip. No details have been released about what he was last seen wearing, whether a vehicle was involved, or the circumstances of his disappearance.

Anyone who knew Benjamin, saw him around July 19, 2023, or has information that could help investigators is asked to contact the Santa Clara Sheriff’s Office about case 232010017.