Marcelino Mendez-Perez was 19 when he was last seen in Falfurrias, Texas, on September 2, 2021. He has not been heard from since and the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear.

Falfurrias, in Brooks County, is described as a frequent transit point for migrants crossing into the U.S., and the area has been associated with many disappearances and risks such as dehydration and exhaustion. Local authorities and missing persons organizations have been involved but Marcelino’s whereabouts are still unknown.

Anyone who may have information about Marcelino’s movements on or after September 2, 2021, or who saw him in the Falfurrias area is asked to contact the Brooks County Sheriff’s Office or relevant missing persons services.