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Case Description
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During the last days of July and early days of August, Cristian attempted to cross the U.S.-Mexico Border near Nogales, AZ. He was traveling with a family member (see police information) who was caught by Border Patrol. This individual said that Cristian had been struck violently by someone, and was left in the desert near a place called "La Brecha" (the Gap).
Last Seen: Jul 27, 2011
Last Seen: Jul 27, 2011
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Aug 28, 2012
Feb 01, 2016
Cristian
Sarmiento Vega
43
30
62 inches
64 inches
130 lbs
140 lbs
Hispanic / Latino
Male
Jul 27, 2011
Nogales
Arizona
Pima County
310
5160
Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner
Tucson
Arizona
,
FSC MPR #1975
Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner
Black
Brown
Brown
11/26/2025
Area Last Seen:
Forum Posts (3)
Hey everyone,
I’ve been following Cristian's case, and I just read through some of the posts he... ...Read More
06/07/2024
I’ve been following Cristian's case, and I just read through some of the posts he... ...Read More
06/07/2024
Has anyone else been looking into the connections between missing persons cases and human traffickin... ...Read More
03/02/2024
03/02/2024
Has anyone else heard the rumors about sightings of Cristian around Nogales? I've been following thi... ...Read More
06/25/2023
06/25/2023
