Jose Juan Peralta Castro was 30 when he was last known to be in the southern Arizona desert on February 26, 2016. He was reported missing to the Phoenix Police Department and entered into NamUs as MP74758. Described as a Hispanic male, 5 feet 8 inches tall, about 160–165 pounds, with black hair and black eyes, distinctive features include a mole on his chin and a scar on his abdomen.

At the time he disappeared he was wearing a red plaid shirt, jeans, a black jacket, white Nike shoes, and a red cap. Why he was in that remote desert area and his intended movements are not clear, and the lack of specific coordinates has made focused searches difficult. The trail went cold after his last known presence in the rugged terrain.

If anyone was in or near southern Arizona on February 26, 2016 and saw Jose or remembers someone matching his description, please share what you know with the Phoenix Police Department.