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Samuel Chavez Missing Person Case

Last seen in Salinas, California on Jul 13, 2011

Victim Details

Created

Apr 5, 2024

Case Added

Apr 17, 2024

First Name

Samuel

Last Name

Chavez

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

69 inches

Weight

175 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jul 13, 2011

City

Salinas

State

California

County

Monterey County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

140449

Agency Name

Salinas Police Department

Agency City

Salinas

Agency State

California

Agency County

Monterey County

Agency Zip Code

93901

Agency Contact

Sgt. Lane

Agency Address

222 Lincoln Avenue, California

Agency Phone

8317587321

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.salinaspd.com/

Agency Case #

11071307

Primary Agency

Salinas Police Department

Case Contributors

339

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Hazel

Right Eye Color

Hazel

Last Updated

Oct 13, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP119544) and 6 other sources

Samuel Chavez, a 20-year-old male, was last seen on July 13, 2011, in Salinas, California. He is described as Hispanic, 5'9" tall, weighing 175 pounds, with black hair and hazel eyes. At the time of his disappearance, Samuel was wearing a white t-shirt and blue jeans. He has distinguishing tattoos, including "Crystal" on his chest and "Salinas" on his back. Despite efforts by local authorities, there has been no further information regarding his whereabouts. Anyone with details is encouraged to contact the Salinas Police Department.
Last Seen: Jul 13, 2011