Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP153263)
Jesus Chico, a 62-year-old Hispanic male, was last seen on November 4, 2021, in Bahia Honda Key, Florida. The Monroe County Sheriff's Office - Major Crimes Unit is the primary investigating agency in his disappearance. Chico is described as being 5'10" tall, weighing approximately 170 pounds, with short, thick brown hair and brown eyes. At the time of his disappearance, he was clean-shaven.
Circumstances surrounding Chico's disappearance suggest he may have encountered a water emergency. It is believed that he launched a 35-foot vessel with twin engines from Bahia Honda. Authorities suspect he had an unknown water-related emergency in the waters between the Florida Keys and Cuba. The United States Coast Guard conducted a search for Chico, which was suspended on November 8, 2021. The Coast Guard Investigative Service was also noted as an investigating agency in the case, with a report filed on November 5, 2021.
The Monroe County Sheriff's Office case number for this investigation is MCSO21OFF008138. The case is classified as a missing person, and as of a report modified on December 11, 2025, Chico's current age would be 66. The investigation remains open, and anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Monroe County Sheriff's Office.Last Seen: Nov 4, 2021