Carlos Garcia Hermitano Missing Person Case

Jan 18, 2023

Jan 12, 2024

Carlos

Garcia Hermitano

46

42

63 inches

65 inches

150 lbs

180 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

In the late summer of 2022, a sense of concern began to grow for the family of Carlos Garcia Hermitano, a 42-year-old man who was last seen on September 15th of that year. It is believed that on that day, Mr. Garcia Hermitano crossed the Rio Grande from Tamaulipas, Mexico, into the small community of Progreso Lakes, Texas, located in Hidalgo County. After this presumed crossing, there has been no further contact with him, leaving his loved ones in a state of uncertainty and distress. The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office opened an investigation into his disappearance, documenting the last known details of his whereabouts and appearance. At the time he went missing, Carlos Garcia Hermitano was described as a Hispanic male with black hair and striking green eyes. His height was estimated to be between 5'3" and 5'5", and he weighed between 150 and 180 pounds. A distinguishing feature noted by his family is a tattoo on his right arm with the letters "CGE," though the exact placement on his arm is unknown. When he was last seen, it is believed he was wearing black trousers and a black jacket or sweater. These details, while helpful, have not yet led to a breakthrough in understanding what happened to him after he is thought to have entered the United States. The circumstances surrounding Carlos Garcia Hermitano's disappearance remain vague, adding to the difficulty of the search and the anguish of his family. The lack of communication since he was last seen is described as being out of character, amplifying the fears for his well-being. The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office has continued to seek any information that could shed light on his case, hoping for a lead that might bring answers and a sense of closure to those who are anxiously awaiting news. The investigation represents a search not just for a missing person, but for a son, a brother, and a friend whose sudden absence has left a profound void. The case serves as a somber reminder of the perils and uncertainties that can be a part of life along the border, and the deep emotional toll it takes on families left behind to wonder and to wait.

Sep 15, 2022

Progreso Lakes

Texas

Hidalgo County

No

122708

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

Edinburg

Texas

Hidalgo County

78541

Glen Mendoza

Director Texas Transnational Intelligence Center

711 El Cibolo Road, Texas

9563838114

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.hidalgocounty.us/209/Sheriff

23-02668

2023-01-18

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

na

Black

Green

Green

09/21/2026