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Antonio Vela Jr. Missing Person Case

Last seen in Victoria, Texas on Jun 15, 2017

Victim Details

Jun 30, 2017

Mar 14, 2020

Antonio

Vela Jr.

45

36

69 inches

175 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jun 15, 2017

Victoria

Texas

Victoria County

34654

Victoria Police Department

Victoria

Texas

Victoria County

77901

Melissa Rendon

306 South Bridge Street, Texas

3615733221

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.victoriatx.org/departments/police

VPD 2017-006631

Victoria Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

07/21/2026


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Antonio Vela Jr., a 36-year-old man from Victoria, Texas, was last seen on June 15, 2017. That evening, Antonio, who was also known as "TJ," spent time at a local bar and left just before closing, telling the bartender he planned to get some food and head home. However, he never made it back. The next morning, his roommate found his phone and snacks scattered on the ground in their garage, but Antonio and his car were missing, raising immediate concern.

The following day, Anto ...
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    Has anyone else looked into the area where TJ's car was found in Inez? I can't help but wonder if th... ...Read More
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    Hey everyone, I've been following the case of Antonio Vela Jr. ("TJ") and something's been bugging m... ...Read More
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