Oscar Gildardo Canales was 32 when he vanished from Chula Vista, California, on November 17, 1998. He was last seen driving a white 1989 Nissan Sentra and abruptly stopped all contact with family, friends, and work—behavior those who knew him described as out of character. He is Hispanic, 5 feet 8 inches, 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, and has also used the name Oscar Gildardo Guzman Canales.

The Chula Vista Police Department lists his case as endangered missing under reference number 9821217. It remains unclear whether foul play was involved.

Canales family and friends have had minimal closure since 1998 as no substantial leads have emerged and his whereabouts are still unknown. If anyone saw Oscar around Chula Vista in November 1998 or has information about the white 1989 Nissan Sentra, please contact the Chula Vista Police Department.