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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP29012) and 4 other sources
Joel Joseph Contreras, a 14-year-old boy, went missing from San Diego, California, on May 1, 2000. He was last seen in the local area, and authorities believe he may have left voluntarily. It is suspected that Joel might have traveled to Mexico, but no concrete evidence has surfaced regarding his whereabouts since that day.

At the time of his disappearance, Joel was described as 5'7" tall, weighing 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. Despite extensive efforts to locate him, little information has been uncovered about his case over the years. Authorities continue to investigate his disappearance, with his case classified as an endangered runaway.

Anyone with information is urged to contact the San Diego County Sheriff's Office. Age-progressed images have been released to assist in the search for Joel, reflecting how he might look now as an adult.

Last Seen: May 1, 2000