Jose Cruz, 54, was last seen around January 1, 2015, in Houston, Texas. Originally from New York, he moved to Houston between 2007 and 2008 and was reportedly homeless at the time he went missing. The exact date of his last sighting is unclear; January 1, 2015 is used as a placeholder for his last known contact.

His disappearance is registered in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) and the case remains active. Authorities and family continue to seek leads to provide closure. If anyone saw Jose around that time or has information about where he might have been living or spending time, please contact the appropriate Houston authorities.