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In early 2021, the community of Gilroy, California, was marked by the disappearance of 61-year-old John Alvarez, who was last seen on January 1, 2021. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were not widely publicized, leaving family, friends, and the community with many unanswered questions and a deep sense of concern for his well-being. Efforts to locate him were initiated, with hopes of his safe return.

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Victim Details

Oct 15, 2025

Nov 20, 2025

John

Alvarez

66

61

67 inches

72 inches

150 lbs

200 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jan 01, 2021

Gilroy

California

Santa Clara County

Gilroy

No

178631

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

Santa Cruz

California

Santa Cruz County

95062

Ariston Jorgenson

Detective

5200 Soquel Avenue, California

8314711121

County

Law Enforcement

www.scsheriff.com

2500221

2025-01-08

Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Office

Black

Brown

Brown

Yes

07/01/2026


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