Ruben Velazquez Masias Missing Person Case

Sep 01, 2022

Sep 11, 2023

Ruben

Velazquez Masias

40

36

60 inches

62 inches

135 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

In the summer of 2022, a 36-year-old man named Ruben Velazquez Masias vanished under perplexing circumstances in Laredo, Texas. On June 22nd, he was traveling with a companion when his demeanor reportedly took an unsettling turn. His companion later recounted that Ruben suddenly began acting disoriented, dizzy, and anxious. In this state of confusion, the two separated and walked off in different directions, a decision that would mark the last time Ruben was seen. At the time of his disappearance, he was described as a Hispanic male, standing between 5 feet and 5 feet 2 inches tall, and weighing around 135 pounds. He is bald with brown eyes. His attire on that day consisted of black pants with the word "AEREPOSTAL" on them, a shirt, and black tennis shoes. He may have been carrying a rosary and his voter card. Ruben has several distinct tattoos that could aid in his identification. He has the word "DURANGO" tattooed on his right upper arm, his initials "R.V.M." on one of his thumbs, and his first name, "RUBEN," tattooed on his chest. The disappearance was reported to the Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office, which is the primary investigating agency in this troubling case. Several other agencies, including the Webb County Sheriff's Office and the U.S. Border Patrol Missing Migrant Program, are also listed as involved in the case. The circumstances leading up to Ruben's disappearance remain vague and deeply concerning. The sudden onset of disorientation and anxiety, as described by his companion, raises numerous questions about his well-being at the time he went missing. The investigation into his whereabouts has been ongoing, with law enforcement agencies working to piece together the events of that day. The case of Ruben Velazquez Masias serves as a somber reminder of the many individuals who go missing, leaving behind families and friends in a state of uncertainty and grief. The lack of concrete leads and the mysterious nature of his last known moments have made the search for answers a challenging endeavor for both his loved ones and the authorities.

Jun 22, 2022

Laredo

Texas

Webb County

Unknown

121562

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

22-45240

2022-11-11

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

na

Bald

Brown

Brown

09/17/2026