Jose Perez Missing Person Case

May 28, 2026

Jun 12, 2026

Jose

Perez

16

16

70 inches

165 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

In the spring of 2026, a sense of concern rippled through a community in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, when 16-year-old Jose Enrique-Gamardo Perez was reported missing. The young man, a Hispanic/Latino male with a fair skin tone, black hair, and brown eyes, was last seen on May 16, 2026. On that day, Jose was wearing a black hat and blue jeans and was carrying a white bag that contained his clothing. Distinctive features noted by those who knew him included a tattoo on his right finger consisting of letters. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were particularly worrying as he was observed getting into an unknown white pickup truck before he vanished, leaving his family and local authorities with many unanswered questions and a deep sense of unease. The Murfreesboro Police Department was assigned to the case and began their investigation into his whereabouts. The initial report filed with the Murfreesboro Police Department, under case number 26-9179, officially marked the beginning of the search efforts on May 28, 2026. Information was circulated describing Jose as being 5 feet 10 inches tall and weighing approximately 165 pounds. The sparse details about the white pickup truck he was last seen entering offered few immediate leads, making the investigation challenging from the outset. As days turned into weeks, the lack of contact from Jose intensified the concern for his safety and well-being. The case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) as #MP159053, a national database that helps law enforcement and the public in locating missing individuals. This step is crucial in broadening the reach of the search beyond local jurisdictions and engaging a wider network of resources. Ultimately, the search for Jose Enrique-Gamardo Perez concluded with the comforting news that he had been found alive. While the specific details and timeline of his recovery are not widely publicized, the resolution of his case brought immense relief to his family and the community that had been holding out hope for his safe return. The notification that he was no longer a missing person marked the end of a period of great uncertainty. This case serves as a poignant reminder of the anxiety that grips families when a loved one disappears, particularly a teenager. The overview of this case highlights the critical moments from the time he was last seen to the report being filed and the eventual positive outcome, underscoring the importance of community awareness and law enforcement diligence in missing persons investigations.

May 16, 2026

Murfreesboro

Tennessee

Rutherford County

37129

No

195588

Murfreesboro Police Department

Murfreesboro

Tennessee

Rutherford County

37130

1004 North Highland Avenue, Tennessee

6158931311

Local

Law Enforcement

26-9179

2026-05-28

Murfreesboro Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

06/16/2026