
The person at the center of this case
Carlos Gallegos
Justice for Carlos Gallegos — the trail went cold in 2026, but the truth hasn't.
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Why did Carlos go missing on January 26, 2026? Was there a specific trigger or reason for his disappearance?
Who was the last person to have contact with Carlos and what were the circumstances of that final interaction?
Has anyone spotted a 15-year-old Hispanic male, 5'3", 130 lbs, wearing a black hoodie and black sweatpants in the Houston area since January 26?
Carlos Gallegos, a 15-year-old Hispanic male, was last contacted on January 26, 2026, in Houston, Texas. He was wearing a black hoodie and black sweatpants at the time of his disappearance. The Harris County Sheriff's Office is actively investigating his whereabouts and seeking any information from the public that could help locate him.
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Official wording
NamUs case MP157774. Missing person: Carlos Gallegos.
Last known contact: 2026-01-26 in Houston, Harris, TX. Circumstances: Last contact with Carlos was on 1/26/2026.
Demographics: 15 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino. Physical description: 5 ft 3 in, 130 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Brown.
Clothing and accessories: Clothing: Black hoodie and black sweatpants.. Investigating agency: Harris County Sheriff's Office | 2601-08946 | 2026-01-27.
Last known contact with Carlos Gallegos on January 26, 2026 in Houston, Harris County, Texas.
Missing person case MP157774 reported to Harris County Sheriff's Office.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.