The search for 71-year-old Armando Contreras, who has been missing since early November, continues as El Paso Police Department reaches out to the public for aid, Mr. Contreras, known to spend time in the Downtown area and Fox Plaza, was last seen on the 100 block of Cargill and has not made contact with his family since November 4th, according to El Paso Police Department. Standing at approximately 5'11" and weighing around 180 lbs, residents who might have seen Mr. Contreras or know his whereabouts are urged to step forward.
The police have not indicated that they suspect foul play but manifest concern for Mr. Contreras’s wellbeing given his age and the length of time he has been missing. To facilitate his safe return, the El Paso Police have disseminated his description widely and are actively following leads from the public, and any other sources they can tap into community engagement proves vital in cases like this, where every passing hour can dampen hopes of a positive outcome.
With little to go on since his disappearance, the El Paso Police Department statement detailed further descriptors for Mr. Contreras, noting that he has grey hair and dark eyes. Those who believe they have information on the missing man's location are encouraged to contact El Paso police communications directly at 915-832-4400 or to reach out via 911 in the event of an emergency or immediate sighting.
