Leonel Garcia Diaz Leal, a 47-year-old male of Hispanic or Latino ethnicity, was last seen or had last contact on **May 1, 2024**, in Santa Ana, California.
He is described in official NamUs documentation as having a height of approximately **5 ft 7 in** and weighing about **150 pounds**. His hair is noted as **black**, and both eyes are **brown**. Additional identifying details such as distinguishing physical features, clothing, or accessories remain unspecified in the publicly available record.
The circumstances of Leonel’s disappearance indicate that he was a **transient**, frequently present in the city of Santa Ana. The record states that following his last known contact in May, he was seen by a family friend in **November 2024**, near the Bristol Swap Meet located at McFadden Avenue and Bristol Street.
The missing person case has been officially documented through NamUs as case number **MP149280**, where he is listed as missing from Santa Ana, California. The Santa Ana Police Department is handling the investigation as the **agency of jurisdiction**. Their contact information is provided in the NamUs listing: 60 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701, phone ** 245‑8665**, and they reference the internal agency case number **2025‑09096**, with the case having been reported on **May 7, 2025**.
No further personal or contextual details are included in the publicly accessible information regarding his background, personal life, health, or other circumstances leading up to his disappearance.
The available records paint a picture of a man who wandered frequently through the Santa Ana community and whose last verifiable sighting by someone familiar occurred several months after his formal missing date. The lack of additional distinguishing or contextual information makes the case particularly poignant. Family, friends, and community members may be grappling not only with uncertainty but also with a deep desire for closure.
If anyone has information—no matter how small—about Leonel’s whereabouts, even following the November 2024 sighting near the Bristol Swap Meet, they are urged to contact the Santa Ana Police Department. Authorities continue to seek any leads that may bring clarity or reunite Leonel with those who care about him.Last Seen: May 1, 2024
