Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP157868)
Eduardo Villafañe Cortes, an 80-year-old man from Arecibo, Puerto Rico, was reported missing on April 21, 2024, by his nephew. He was last seen on Friday, April 19, 2024, at approximately 11:00 a.m. when he left his residence located at 171 Street 1 in the Victor Rojas 2 urbanization. At the time of his disappearance, Villafañe Cortes was under the care of his sister and has underlying health conditions.
The day after he was reported missing, the Puerto Rico Police activated a Silver Alert, a measure used to help locate missing senior citizens, particularly those who may be disoriented.
Villafañe Cortes is described as a white man with a fair complexion, gray hair, and green eyes. He is approximately 5'5" tall and weighs around 130 pounds. A distinguishing physical feature is a scar on his left ear. When he was last seen, he was wearing a blue striped shirt, dark blue jeans, and blue Skechers sneakers.
The case is being handled by the Property Crimes Division of the Criminal Investigations Corps of the Arecibo area. Authorities have urged the public to provide any information they may have regarding his whereabouts by contacting the Puerto Rico Police.Last Seen: Apr 19, 2024
