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 after August 21, 2024 in New Mexico or beyond?
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location
Lead #2Why was Juan traveling westbound on I-10 from Texas to New Mexico? Did he have a destination or contact in the area?
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timeline
Lead #3What happened between the LPR detection at 2:59 am on August 21 and the case report on August 25? Were there any other sightings or communications?
Juan Antonio Merlos, a 36-year-old Hispanic male, left his home 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 his current whereabouts remain unknown. Anyone with information about Juan or his vehicle is urged to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
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witness
Lead #4Did anyone see Juan or his vehicle at rest stops, gas stations, or other locations along I-10 between Texas and Anthony, NM?
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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, TX driving a blue Chevrolet Silverado (TX LP-RRB5140) westbound on Interstate 10
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2024-08-21
02:59Last detected in Anthony, NM
Vehicle detected by license plate reader system entering Anthony, New Mexico at approximately 2:59 am
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Case Information
Incident:August 20, 2024
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 20, 2024
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9367605800
You can remain anonymous