Jorge Alberto Sanchez, 26, left El Paso for a temporary construction job in Hobbs, New Mexico, in June 2018 to support his wife and three young children. Co-workers last saw him on June 21; he spoke with his wife the day before, saying he missed her and the children. Concern rose when he failed to show for work later that week and did not contact his family.

An aunt filed a missing person report on June 24 after three days without word. Sanchez’s car was found abandoned and out of gas on Highway 190 between Iraan and Ozona, Texas. A truck driver reported seeing someone flagging down vehicles on that highway on June 22; when authorities arrived hours later the person was gone. New Mexico State Police and El Paso police have been involved and the family hired a private investigator, but the case has gone cold.

Family members believe foul play may be involved and continue to search and distribute flyers. If anyone has information about Jorge’s movements in late June 2018 or saw a person flagging down cars on Highway 190, please come forward.