Francisco Antonio Vega, 31, was last seen January 30, 2024, in the McFarland area of Kern County, California. One report says he left the ranch where he was staying in Delano intending to go to McFarland and never arrived or made contact afterward. The Kern County Sheriff’s Office is handling the case under number 202400012325.

Vega is described as a Hispanic male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, about 190 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Distinguishing features include a tattoo of Vega on his right wrist, Juan Manuel on his left wrist, and a scar on his abdomen. At disappearance he was wearing a black CJM trucking hat, a black CJM t-shirt, blue jeans, and a gold chain with an AK-47 pendant; he reportedly had his cell phone with him. Authorities have not released information about a vehicle.

Few details about the circumstances are public and the investigation is ongoing. If anyone knew Francisco, his routine, or saw him that day, please share what you know.