268 Cases Solved. Advancing justice for missing persons, unsolved homicides, unidentified and unclaimed remains.

Jose Cruz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Jan 01, 2015

Victim Details

Created

Jun 09, 2021

Case Added

Sep 20, 2023

Firstname

Jose

Lastname

Cruz

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

62 inches

Weight

150 lbs

Weight To

160 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Jan 01, 2015

City

Houston

State

Texas

County

Harris County

Tribal Land

Agency ID

104894

Agency Name

Houston Police Department

Agency City

Houston

Agency State

Texas

Agency County

Harris County

Agency Zip Code

77048

Agency Contact

Agency Address

8300 Mykawa, Texas

Agency Phone

8323941872

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.houstonpolice.org/

Agency Case #

54714-20

Agency Report Date

2020-01-12

Primary Agency

Houston Police Department

CaseContributors

Hair Color

Brown

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

07/28/2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

Any updates on this case? Let us know!

Jose Cruz, a 54-year-old man, was last seen around January 1, 2015, in Houston, Texas. Originally from New York, Cruz had relocated to Houston between 2007 and 2008 and was reportedly homeless at the time of his disappearance. The exact date of his last sighting is unclear, so January 1, 2015, was used as a placeholder for the time of his last known contact. Despite efforts to locate him, there have been no major developments in the case.

Cruz's disappearance is registered in the N ...

MEMBER ACCESS

Continue reading the complete case summary

Unlock the full case narrative for Jose Cruz, all available source links, additional videos, and member discussions.

Unlock Full Case Access — $3.97/month

Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Last Seen: Jan 01, 2015

Links to Additional Sources (3)

See any mistakes? Let us know!

Astros first base coach Cruz's son reported missing - ESPN

Jose Javier Cruz - The Charley Project

MEMBER ACCESS

Unlock 1 additional source

View the complete collection of available reporting and reference links for this case.

View All Case Sources — $3.97/month

Cancel anytime.
Already a member? Log in

Jose Cruz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Jan 01, 2015

Victim Details

Case Description

Continue reading the complete case summary

Links to Additional Sources (3)

Unlock 1 additional source

Latest News

Hair sample from Nancy Guthrie's home inconclusive as search hits 6-month mark

The Disappearance of Chelsea Cobo

July 18, 2026 - British Woman Identified After Body Found Inside Suitcase in Athens Building

Thelma Gaston & William Sipfle: Identities Revealed

MOM LINDSAY CLANCY GOOGLES “WAYS TO KILL” 3 TOTS D*** W/ EXERCISE BANDS

Police release Nancy Guthrie ransom notes in hopes of public help

The Disappearance of Oakley Carlson

Both ransom notes in Nancy Guthrie case released by police

Suspect Charged With Murder of Missing Charlotte Woman Brandi Merrick

Man speaks out after peptide vendor's sentencing: "I wanted to die"

Forum Posts (3)

Join the discussion for Jose Cruz

Other Missing Cases from Houston, Texas