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The search for an elderly San Benito man who went missing July 18, 2023 has entered its second week.
Last week, the San Benito Police Department (SBPD) and the family of Juan Chavez Carrillo announced a $5,000 reward leading to discovery of the Resaca City resident said to be suffering from Alzheimer’s.
“We continue with the search for Mr. Carrillo, who went missing on July 18, 2023. A $5,000 reward is being offered for information leading to his discovery or return home. Help us in the efforts to bring him home safe to his family,” read a post on the SBPD’s Facebook page.
According to a press release issued by the San Benito Police Department (SBPD) late Wednesday afternoon, July 18, 2023, Carrillo was reported missing to the SBPD by family members.
Carrillo is approximately 5’ 7” in height and is of a thin build, weighing approximately 125-145 lbs. He was last seen Tuesday, July 18, 2023 at around 8 a.m., and he was believed to have left his home at the area of 1100 North Shore Dr., San Benito, riding a purple colored bicycle towards an unknown location.
As mentioned, Carrillo suffers from Alzheimer’s and is at considered a risk to himself if left alone, read the SBPD statement. He was said to have been wearing a black in color veteran’s hat, a long sleeve shirt, blue jeans and sneakers.
The SBPD is actively attempting to locate Mr. Carrillo to bring him home safely, read the statement.
The public is being asked to contact the SBPD investigations team at (956) 361-3880 or Lieutenant Eloy Martinez at extension 404 with any information which may lead to Carrillo’s whereabouts.
An active Silver Alert has been issued for Carrillo by the Texas Department of Public Safety and can be referenced at the following link: https://d21c681nblghw3.cloudfront.net/uploads/1415/pdf/silver_alert.pdf?1689795092
This past weekend, Cameron County Pct. 3 Constable Adrian Gonzalez posted photos on his Facebook page of first responders’ rescue efforts which included a water search of the Resaca.
“Almost two weeks ago, Mr. Carrillo went missing,” Gonzalez wrote in his post. “Our agency, along with Cameron County Marshals Office, have been assisting San Benito Police Department with search and rescue efforts. We will continue to pool our resources and do the best we can for the Carrillo family. If you have any new information, please contact San Benito PD.”
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