Guillermo Aldana Polanco Missing Person Case

Nov 22, 2022

Sep 11, 2023

Guillermo

Aldana Polanco

36

32

70 inches

72 inches

190 lbs

205 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

On August 31, 2022, a 32-year-old man named Guillermo Manuel Aldana Polanco disappeared in the area of Presidio, Texas. A native of Venezuela, Guillermo was attempting to cross the Rio Grande when he was unexpectedly overcome by the river's strong current and swept away. At the time of his disappearance, he stood between 5 feet 10 inches and 6 feet tall, with a weight ranging from 190 to 205 pounds. He is described as a Hispanic male with black, wavy hair, brown eyes, and a beard. A distinguishing feature is a mole on his cheek, located near his nose. When he was last seen, Guillermo was wearing a gray "Broncos" t-shirt that featured details in orange, white, and navy, with the number "2" printed on the back. He also wore camouflage pants and a "Yankees" hat that was either white and black or white and navy. It is believed he was carrying important personal documents, including his National ID from Venezuela and his passport. The Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency investigating his disappearance, with a report being filed on June 30, 2023. The case of Guillermo Aldana Polanco is a distressing account of a journey that ended in uncertainty. While attempting a river crossing, a common and often perilous undertaking, he was overcome by the force of the water and vanished from sight. Despite the passage of time, his case remains open, a painful reality for those who know him. The official report was filed many months after he was last seen, highlighting the complexities often involved in missing persons cases that span international borders. The circumstances of his disappearance, being swept away by the Rio Grande, present significant challenges for search and recovery efforts, leaving his loved ones with unanswered questions.

Aug 31, 2022

Presidio

Texas

Presidio County

Unknown

126389

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

23-29186

2023-06-30

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

na

Black

Brown

Brown

09/22/2026