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 it seen 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 that area?
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timeline
Lead #3What happened between his departure on August 20 and the LPR detection in Anthony on August 21 at 2:59 AM?
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 on August 21, 2024 at approximately 2:59 AM, and his whereabouts remain unknown. Anyone with information about Juan's location or the blue Silverado (TX plate RRB5140) is urged to contact the Montgomery County Sheriff's Office.
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witness
Lead #4Any drivers or witnesses on I-10 between Montgomery County, TX and Anthony, NM during August 20-21, 2024?
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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 westbound on Interstate 10 in a blue Chevrolet Silverado.
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2024-08-21
02:59License plate reader detection
Juan and his blue Chevrolet Silverado (TX plate RRB5140) were last detected by LPR system entering Anthony, New Mexico.
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Case Information
Incident:August 20, 2024
Last Updated:September 8, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:August 20, 2024
Last Updated:September 8, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9367605800
You can remain anonymous