In the autumn of 2025, the family of 30-year-old Rodrigo Curiel Jr. lost contact with him, sparking a period of uncertainty and concern. The last communication they had was a phone call on September 20, 2025, while he was in Seattle, Washington. At the time of his disappearance, Rodrigo was described as a Hispanic male, standing 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing approximately 190 pounds, with both brown hair and brown eyes.
When last seen, he was reportedly wearing a white t-shirt and black shorts.
The circumstances following his last contact with family painted a complex and worrying picture. It was reported that during his last phone call, Rodrigo had borrowed money. In October 2025, he attempted to cross the border into Canada but was denied entry. This was one of his last known activities. Further adding to the mystery, a vehicle that Rodrigo had rented in Seattle was later found and towed in New York, a great distance from his last known location. The discovery of the abandoned rental vehicle across the country created more questions than answers for his loved ones and the authorities.
The Los Angeles Police Department's Adult Missing Persons Unit was handling the investigation into his disappearance. A report was filed with the agency on November 5, 2025. For a time, his case was listed in national missing persons databases as investigators sought information from the public. However, official reports later indicated that Rodrigo Curiel Jr. was found alive. While the specific details and date of his location have not been widely publicized, the official status of his case was updated to reflect that he is no longer considered a missing person. The overview of this case reveals a perplexing series of events, from a final phone call and borrowed money to a failed border crossing and a cross-country trip ending with an abandoned vehicle. Ultimately, the report of him being found alive brought a resolution to the uncertainty his family had been enduring.Last Seen: Sep 20, 2025
