David Ruiz was 48 when he last spoke with family on October 1, 2018. During that phone call he said he was in Los Angeles but sounded disoriented and could not recall his exact location. He mentioned needing his birth certificate and money but never came to collect them.

Ruiz was known to be unhoused at the time and was not seen or heard from after that call. His disappearance was reported in 2019 and his current whereabouts remain unknown. Authorities are still seeking information that could help locate him.

If anyone saw David around early October 2018 in Los Angeles or has information about where he might have gone, please share what you know.