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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (CP999656111) and 2 other sources
Nestor Javier Vega Osuna was 38 years old when he was last reported seen in Arroyo Grande, California on January 13, 2011. Public missing-person listings state that he was traveling and intended to go to Mazatlán, Mexico, but he never arrived and has not been heard from again. He remains listed as a missing person in public databases, with few additional details released about what led up to his disappearance.

According to available case summaries, he left while driving a white, four-door 1999 Ford F-150 pickup truck. Both he and the vehicle have been described as unlocated since that day, leaving investigators and loved ones without confirmed information about his route, where contact was lost, or what happened after he departed.

Identification details published for the case describe him as a Hispanic male with brown eyes and dark hair that was described as graying/black in some listings. He is typically described as about 5'6" to 5'7" and roughly 145 to 160 pounds. Noted distinguishing characteristics include scars on his back a history of spine surgery, and a right heel that is narrowed due to a childhood injury.

Clothing and personal items mentioned in public postings include cowboy boots and a wedding ring with a square blue stone, both of which could be important for recognition if someone encountered him or found personal effects. The California Department of Justice listing also indicates dental X-rays are available, which can be significant for confirming identity if an unidentified person is found and compared through forensic channels.

The investigating agency publicly associated with the disappearance is the Arroyo Grande Police Department, and the case is also indexed through the California Department of Justice missing persons system. For anyone who believes they may have information that could help, official listings direct the public to contact law enforcement rather than attempting to intervene personally. While the publicly available facts are limited, the ongoing listings reflect a continued effort to keep his name and description visible in the hope of answers and, above all, the possibility of bringing clarity and peace to the people who have been waiting for him since 2011.

Last Seen: Jan 13, 2011