### High Probability that Body Found in Las Cruces is Missing InDrive Driver
Tijuana, September 20, 2024 – There is an 80% chance that the body discovered on September 7 in the Las Cruces neighborhood of Tijuana belongs to Germán Santoyo, an InDrive driver who went missing on August 21. The remains were found in collaboration with the group “Todos Somos Erick Carrillo,” which assisted another family in the area that had found parts of their missing son.
Yolanda Toscano, Germán Santoyo’s mother, mentioned, “We found a body in a state of decomposition. Initially, I didn’t recognize if it was my son. Later, the Prosecutor’s Office contacted me to identify a body with a tattoo resembling my son’s. We confirmed the tattoo but couldn’t identify the body further, so I requested DNA tests.” She is still awaiting the DNA test results and remains in contact with the General Prosecutor’s Office for updates.
Authorities indicated a high likelihood that the body is that of Germán, largely due to a specific tattoo on the forearm. The tattoo of Saint Archangel matches one that Germán had on his left arm. Despite the advanced state of decomposition, there was a match with the clothing—a dark gray short, black shirt, and black sneakers—which matched the description of what Germán was last seen wearing.
Toscano stated, “My motherly intuition tells me it could be my son based on the tattoo and clothing, but I need the DNA confirmation to be certain.”
Alejandro López Reyes, a prosecutor specializing in these cases, mentioned that there is no timeline for when the DNA results will be available. López also noted that the disappearance of Germán Santoyo appears unrelated to his job with InDrive, as the timing of his last recorded trips does not align with the disappearance.
On the day he went missing, Santoyo left his grandmother’s house in Lomas del Jibarito, driving a gray 2017 Volkswagen Passat with the license plate C07NRT9. His last communication was a WhatsApp message at 10 PM, indicating he was taking a trip from Cañón Las Palmeras to Fraccionamiento Los Altos. His vehicle was later found abandoned near Motel Valle Sur with unidentified objects inside.
Toscano demands justice, saying, “I want justice for my son; this is not going to end this way.”
### Secondary News: Authorities Still Searching for Missing InDrive Driver in Tijuana
While the investigation into Germán Santoyo’s case continues, authorities in Tijuana are actively searching for another missing InDrive driver. Earlier this year, several drivers involved with transport apps have been reported missing. Local law enforcement is urging drivers to take extra precautions and remain vigilant.
Authorities continue to investigate the disappearances, though no conclusive evidence has been found linking these cases to the drivers’ occupation. Nevertheless, safety instructions have been reiterated for drivers, advising them to avoid accepting trips to unfamiliar or isolated areas and to share their travel details with a trusted contact.
Local community groups have also come together to organize search efforts and raise awareness about the missing drivers, hoping that increased public participation will aid in locating the missing individuals and preventing further disappearances.
The ongoing concern for the safety of app-based drivers highlights the need for improved measures and protocols both from ride-hailing companies and local authorities to ensure drivers’ well-being as they work.
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