The person at the center of this case
Juan Antonio Merlos
Missing Person · Open
2 years waiting · since 2024
Missing Person: Juan Antonio Merlos
Justice for Juan Antonio Merlos — the trail went cold in 2024, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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vehicle
Lead #1Blue Chevrolet Silverado with Texas license plate RRB5140 - was this vehicle spotted anywhere after the Anthony, NM LPR detection?
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location
Lead #2What was Juan's intended destination in New Mexico or beyond? Did he have family, friends, or business contacts in the area?
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timeline
Lead #3Why the 13-hour gap between leaving Texas and being detected in Anthony, NM? Where did he stop or travel during this time?
Juan Antonio Merlos, a 36-year-old Hispanic male, left his residence in Montgomery County, Texas on August 20, 2024, driving a blue Chevrolet Silverado westbound on Interstate 10. He was last detected by license plate reader entering Anthony, New Mexico early on August 21, 2024, and has not been seen since. His current whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators are seeking information about his destination and any sightings along his route.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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contact
Lead #4Has anyone made contact with Juan since August 21, 2024? Any phone calls, messages, or financial activity?
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clue
Lead #5Were there any witnesses at rest stops, gas stations, or other locations along I-10 between Texas and Anthony who saw the vehicle or driver?
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Source Narrative
NamUs case MP135828. Missing person: Juan Antonio Merlos.
Last known contact: 2024-08-20 in Anthony, Doña Ana, NM. Circumstances: Juan left his residence in Montgomery County, TX driving a blue in color blue Chevrolet Silverado bearing TX LP-RRB5140 west bound on Interstate I-10.
Juan and the vehicle he was operating was last seen through an LPR system, entering Anthony, New Mexico on August 21st, 2024, at around 2:59 am. Demographics: 36 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino.
Physical description: 6 ft 0 in, 170 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Clothing and accessories: Clothing: He was last seen wearing a black shirt, black pants, and tennis shoes..
Investigating agency: Montgomery County Sheriff's Office | 24A243812 | 2024-08-25.
Timeline of Events
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2024-08-20
Juan leaves residence
Juan Antonio Merlos departed his residence in Montgomery County, Texas driving a blue Chevrolet Silverado (TX LP-RRB5140) westbound on Interstate 10.
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2024-08-21
02:59LPR detection in Anthony, NM
Vehicle detected entering Anthony, New Mexico via license plate reader system at approximately 2:59 am.
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2024-08-25
Case reported
Montgomery County Sheriff's Office filed missing person report (Case #24A243812).
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Case Information
Incident:August 20, 2024
Last Updated:August 29, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 20, 2024
Last Updated:August 29, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9367605800
You can remain anonymous