### Missing Without a Trace: Families Search for German Santoyo and Servando Salazar
Families of two individuals, Germán Rafael Santoyo Toscano, a driver for the InDrive platform, and Servando Salazar, manager at Prime Wheel, are desperately searching for their loved ones. Both disappeared on August 22 and 23 respectively, in Tijuana. Despite ongoing searches since those dates, no positive results have been recorded up to the afternoon of Thursday, August 29.
Santoyo Toscano disappeared after beginning his work shift on August 22. He was last seen leaving his grandmother’s home in the Colonia Lomas del Porvenir area, driving his gray 2017 Volkswagen with Baja California plates C07NRT9. His mother, Irma Yolanda Toscano, last contacted him at 10 p.m. via WhatsApp, where he mentioned he was on a trip from Cañón Las Palmeras to the Los Altos neighborhood.
Santoyo’s vehicle was found to have been towed to a police impound lot in San Antonio de Los Buenos, near the Motel Valle Sur on Rosas Magallón freeway, at approximately 1:30 a.m. on August 23. Within the vehicle, items that did not belong to Santoyo were discovered, including caps, a speaker, and a shredded ID card. The information has been submitted to the state prosecutor’s office, but there have been no updates.
Santoyo had been working for InDrive for a month, having switched from DiDi where he worked for five months. His sister, Dana Santoyo, shared her heartfelt message, “We are searching for you. You are not alone. We are doing everything possible to bring you home. I love you with all my soul and await your return.”
Fidel Corvera, director of the Missing Persons Unit in Baja California, stated that there is no reliable information on Santoyo’s whereabouts. Alejandro López Reyes, specialist prosecutor, mentioned they are investigating the last known travel locations provided by InDrive.
In 2024 alone, nine ride-sharing drivers have been reported missing in the state, with five of these cases in Tijuana. Of these, five have been found deceased, one alive, and three, including Santoyo, remain missing.
Servando Salazar, meanwhile, was last seen on August 23 at his workplace, Prime Wheel, located in the Industrial Park Chilpancingo. He logged in for his shift but never logged out. His car and belongings were left at the company, while his phone was found at Plaza Santa Anita, near the factory.
According to his cousin, Ángel Salazar, the family first realized something was wrong at the end of Servando’s shift, noting that his last response to messages was at 1:25 p.m. Family members searched the company premises on August 24 without success. Following the report to the authorities on August 25, law enforcement interviewed ten colleagues who were present during Servando’s disappearance.
A protest involving around 100 people took place outside Prime Wheel, demanding justice and better security measures. Despite extensive searches using K-9 units and blood detectors within the facility, no leads have been found.
Wendy Bravo, the wife of Servando Salazar, expressed her despair, saying, “I felt discouraged when we found nothing. Some say I have given up and accepted a bribe, but how can they pay for my husband’s life? I don’t want money; I want my husband’s life back, or at least an answer.”
Maria Elena Andrade, head of the State Attorney General’s Office (FGE), commented on the continued efforts to locate Salazar, though evidence remains elusive, stating, “It seems as if he vanished.”
Alejandro Arregui, Secretary of Labor, reported an exhaustive inspection of Prime Wheel’s 5,800 workers and documentation. If death is confirmed, the family is entitled to 542,000 pesos in indemnification.
As of Thursday, August 29, German Rafael Santoyo and Servando Salazar Cano have not been found.
### Latest News: Families Plead for Help in Search for Missing Tijuana Men
The families of Germán Rafael Santoyo Toscano and Servando Salazar Cano are begging for public assistance and further law enforcement efforts to locate their missing loved ones. Both men went missing in Tijuana on separate days, and despite extensive searches, their whereabouts remain unknown.
In an emotional plea, Irma Yolanda Toscano, mother of Germán, urged anyone with information to step forward. “We need answers. We need to know what happened to our son,” Irma stated.
Similarly, Wendy Bravo, eight months pregnant and a mother of three, tearfully asked, “Please, if anyone knows anything, help us find my husband.”
Authorities continue to gather evidence and follow up on leads, with intensified efforts to locate the missing men. Joining hands in support, the local community and activists have organized vigils and protests demanding justice and more action from officials.
The growing visibility of these cases serves as a critical reminder of the numerous individuals who go missing in Tijuana each year, often under mysterious circumstances. The families of German Santoyo and Servando Salazar continue to hold out hope, seeking closure and the safe return of their loved ones.
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