Jesus Mancilla-Velez, 35, was last seen the morning of Saturday, September 5, 2020, leaving his home on Red Fox Run in Warner Robins, Georgia. A neighbor saw him get into his black 2015 Chevrolet Tahoe alone between 9 and 10 a.m.; he was reportedly planning a weekend trip to Savannah but never arrived and made no contact. He also failed to report for his shift at the El Jalisciense Mexican Restaurant where he had worked for about a decade.

Later that same day the Tahoe was found abandoned in a bushy area off a dirt road near Highway 42 and Rowland Road in Crawford County, about a half-hour drive from his home. The driver’s side window was halfway down and a Q-See video surveillance camera that did not belong to Mancilla-Velez was inside the vehicle. Investigators describe the circumstances as suspicious and formed a joint task force, including the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, to search for him; extensive searches were conducted but he has not been located.

Family and friends describe him as a loving father of two daughters, a devoted uncle and a punctual, courteous man who would not have simply walked away. They continue to hold vigils and seek answers. If anyone saw Jesus, his Tahoe, or unusual activity near Highway 42 and Rowland Road on September 5, 2020, please come forward with information.