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Cristian Sarmiento Vega Missing Person Case

Last seen in Nogales, Arizona on Jul 27, 2011

Victim Details

Aug 28, 2012

Feb 01, 2016

Cristian

Sarmiento Vega

44

30

62 inches

64 inches

130 lbs

140 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jul 27, 2011

Nogales

Arizona

Pima County

5160

Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner

Tucson

Arizona

,

FSC MPR #1975

Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner

Black

Brown

Brown

07/06/2026


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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

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    Hey everyone,
    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
    Has anyone else heard the rumors about sightings of Cristian around Nogales? I've been following thi... ...Read More
    06/25/2023
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