The person at the center of this case
Joshua Aaron Cruz
Missing Person · Open
12 years waiting · since 2013
Missing Person: Joshua Aaron Cruz
Justice for Joshua Aaron Cruz — the trail went cold in 2013, but the truth hasn't.
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witness
Lead #1Who saw Joshua Aaron Cruz on or after December 13, 2013, in Houston?
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clue
Lead #2Why was Joshua last seen wearing a grey hoodie and blue Vans—was he going somewhere specific?
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evidence
Lead #3What circumstances led to his disappearance and where might he have gone?
Joshua Aaron Cruz, a 20-year-old male, went missing on December 13, 2013, in Houston, Texas, and has not been located since. He was last seen wearing a grey hoodie and possible blue Vans shoes. Despite over a decade passing, the circumstances surrounding his disappearance remain unclear, and investigators continue to seek information from anyone who may have seen him or know what happened.
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contact
Lead #4Anyone with information is urged to contact the Houston Police Department at 832-394-1840.
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NamUs case MP23037. Missing person: Joshua Aaron Cruz.
Last known contact: 2013-12-13 in Houston, Harris, TX. Circumstances: Missing since 12/13/2013.
Demographics: 20 years, Male, Multiple. Physical description: 5 ft 5 in, 155 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel.
Clothing and accessories: Accessories: unknown; Clothing: Grey Hoodie sweater; Eyewear: unknown; Footwear: possible blue Vans; Jewelry: none. Investigating agency: Houston Police Department.
Timeline of Events
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2013-12-13
Joshua Aaron Cruz Goes Missing
20-year-old Joshua Aaron Cruz was last known to have contact on December 13, 2013, in Houston, Harris County, Texas. He was wearing a grey hoodie and possible blue Vans shoes.
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Case Information
Incident:December 13, 2013
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:December 13, 2013
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 8323941840
You can remain anonymous