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Angel Gutierrez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Nogales, Arizona on Mar 28, 2010

Victim Details

Sep 25, 2019

Sep 11, 2023

Angel

Gutierrez

62

46

61 inches

63 inches

115 lbs

130 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Mar 28, 2010

Nogales

Arizona

Santa Cruz County

Unknown

63434

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

Edinburg

Texas

Hidalgo County

78541

Glen Mendoza

Director Texas Transnational Intelligence Center

711 El Cibolo Road, Texas

9563838114

County

Law Enforcement

https://www.hidalgocounty.us/209/Sheriff

19-35969

Sep 19, 2019

Hidalgo County Sheriff's Office

9633

Sandy

Brown

Brown

Oct 17, 2026


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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP60339) and 1 other source
On March 28, 2010, 46-year-old Angel Arriaga Gutierrez, a male from Nogales, Arizona, went missing under troubling circumstances. His last known contact was with family members after he had been detained and subsequently released by Mexican police in Altar, Sonora. Following his release, Gutierrez informed his family of his intention to cross into the United States, heading for an unspecified destination in Texas. This was not his first attempt to cross the border; he had done so multiple times in the past. The details surrounding his interactions with Mexican authorities and his subsequent plans remain limited, leaving his family with many unanswered questions.

The circumstances of Gutierrez's disappearance are complex. Having been in the custody of Mexican police just prior to his last communication, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the events that followed his release. His family was left to wonder about his safety and whereabouts as he embarked on another journey across the border. It is not known if he encountered any U.S. law enforcement or immigration officials after his intended crossing. The lack of concrete information has made the search for answers incredibly difficult for his loved ones, who have been without any sign of him for years.

Distinctive physical features have been noted in the effort to locate him, including an aquiline, or hooked, nose with a noticeable bump. He also has scars on the back of his head and on his left eye. At the time he was last seen, he was wearing two pairs of black jeans, a navy blue shirt, a navy blue or black t-shirt that may have had paint stains, and a blue vest. He might have also been in possession of a blue jacket and was wearing a navy blue Nike brand cap with a white logo. The investigation into the disappearance of Angel Arriaga Gutierrez continues, a poignant case of a man who vanished after setting out on a journey with an unknown end.
Last Seen: Mar 28, 2010

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  • Cold Cases – Angel Gutierrez

    • Possible Unidentified Matches (10)

    Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

    81%Moderate
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP14474
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP14474 • Found Oct 21, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 98%19 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 6 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'1"–5'3"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Rio Rico, Arizona - unidentified case UP8751
    John Doe — Rio Rico, Arizona
    UP8751 • Found Apr 17, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 100%9 mi away, same county
    TimingFound 13 months after last seen
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Arivaca, Arizona - unidentified case UP8721
    John Doe — Arivaca, Arizona
    UP8721 • Found Feb 1, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 46
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 10 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'1"–5'3"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP8669
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP8669 • Found Dec 1, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 100%Est. 35–50 vs 46
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 79%87 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 8 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'1"–5'3"
    79%Possible
    John Doe — Three Points, Arizona - unidentified case UP8700
    John Doe — Three Points, Arizona
    UP8700 • Found Jul 11, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 30–45 vs 46
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%56 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 3 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'2" vs 5'1"–5'3"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Arizona - unidentified case UP14411
    John Doe — Arizona
    UP14411 • Found Jun 13, 2015
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 35–55 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 85%66 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 5 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'3" vs 5'1"–5'3"
    Weight 89%96 lb vs 115–130 lb
    Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Near Arivaca, Arizona - unidentified case UP12313
    John Doe — Near Arivaca, Arizona
    UP12313 • Found Nov 27, 2013
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 28–45 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 95%29 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 4 years after last seen
    Height 100%5'4" vs 5'1"–5'3"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — San Miguel Village, Arizona - unidentified case UP10161
    John Doe — San Miguel Village, Arizona
    UP10161 • Found Oct 10, 2011
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 46 when missing
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 88%53 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 18 months after last seen
    Height 100%5'1" vs 5'1"–5'3"
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Marana, Arizona - unidentified case UP8606
    John Doe — Marana, Arizona
    UP8606 • Found Sep 17, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 91%Est. 30–45 vs 46
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 81%78 mi away, same state
    TimingFound 6 months after last seen
    Height 84%5'5" vs 5'1"–5'3"
    Weight 100%126 lb vs 115–130 lb
    78%Possible
    John Doe — Elgin, Arizona - unidentified case UP9048
    John Doe — Elgin, Arizona
    UP9048 • Found Mar 16, 2010
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    Sex ✓Male
    Age 85%Est. 30–50 vs 46
    Race 100%Hispanic
    Location 94%33 mi away, same county
    TimingFound same day as last seen
    Height 68%5'6" vs 5'1"–5'3"
    Weight 100%118 lb vs 115–130 lb

    These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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    Forum Posts (3)

    Has anyone looked into whether Angel might have encountered any trouble after his release? I know he... ...Read More
    07/21/2023
    Has anyone looked into the possibility that Angel may have been detained by U.S. authorities after... ...Read More
    03/28/2023
    Hi everyone, I've been following the case of Angel Arraiga Gutierrez, and I've got something that's... ...Read More
    03/28/2023

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