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Jose Ortigoza Martinez Missing Person Case

Last seen in San Diego, California on Jan 24, 2013

Victim Details

Aug 10, 2016

Mar 25, 2022

Jose

Ortigoza Martinez

38

25

66 inches

170 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jan 24, 2013

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92154

90769

San Diego Police Department

San Diego

California

San Diego County

92101

1401 Broadway, California

6195312000

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.sandiego.gov/police

14003500A

San Diego Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

07/26/2026


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Jose Alberto Ortigoza Martinez, a 25-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on January 24, 2013, near the U.S.-Mexico border in San Diego, California. He had crossed the border on foot at the Otay Mesa Port of Entry, intending to conduct business for his employer, a wholesale spice company named Especies y Granos de Baja California. Ortigoza, described as a reliable employee and devoted family man, was expected to return home after completing his business activities. However, he has not been hear ...
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Last Seen: Jan 24, 2013

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