**FGE Conducts Individualized Searches for Missing Persons in Tijuana**
In a concerted effort to locate two individuals reported missing, the Attorney General’s Office (FGE) of Baja California has launched specialized search operations in Tijuana. These measures were undertaken by the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for the Investigation and Prosecution of Crimes of Forced Disappearance and Disappearance Committed by Individuals.
On October 13, 2024, the FGE announced that the first operation took place in the Aeropuerto and Libertad neighborhoods. This search aimed to find Ángel Hassiel Franco, a 21-year-old who was last seen on September 26, 2024, leaving his home in the Libertad neighborhood. The search team initiated their efforts on Constelación Street, canvassing the main streets and avenues in the area. Ángel Hassiel Franco is described as having a height of 1.65 meters, light brown skin, a slim build, and dark eyes and hair.
The second operation targeted the Villas del Campo neighborhood in a similar “search in life” initiative to locate Javier Romero Vázquez, a 43-year-old man last seen on May 4, 2024, in the area. Flyers and notices were distributed on lampposts, stores, and houses to gather information that could lead to his whereabouts. He is described as 1.80 meters tall with light brown skin, straight eyebrows, dark brown eyes, black hair, and a weight of 70kg. Notably, he has a tattoo of a rose on one arm, a quote “Por amor a mi familia” on the other, and a crown tattoo on his neck. A reward of 500,000 pesos has been announced for information leading to his discovery.
These searches involved various bodies, including the State Search Commission, the National Guard, the State Citizen Security Force, the Public Ministry, and the State Investigation Agency.
**Related News: Continuing Efforts and Concerns Over Missing Persons in Tijuana**
Increasing concerns over the growing number of missing person cases in Tijuana have prompted intensified efforts and frequent updates from law enforcement agencies. The city’s proximity to the US-Mexico border, along with complex social dynamics, makes it a focal point for various humanitarian issues, including disappearances.
Efforts to combat this issue have seen increased collaboration between local authorities, NGOs, and community groups. According to local sources, the focus remains on receiving valuable public tips through hotlines and community outreach. Public awareness campaigns, including the distribution of posters and direct community engagements, aim to gather any possible leads on open cases.
These initiatives remain critical as authorities face an uphill battle against time and resources in solving missing person cases. Community vigilance and brave confrontations with underlying social issues continue to support the overarching goal of reducing disappearance statistics and finding those who have vanished.