Francisco Robles Perez, 86, was last seen in downtown Fillmore, California, on October 17, 1994, after being dropped off to catch a bus to Los Angeles en route to Tijuana and a planned visit to Chihuahua, Torreon and Zacatecas. He bought a bus ticket, but the company could not confirm whether he actually boarded. A long-time Fillmore resident and U.S. citizen, he had made similar trips to Mexico before and normally returned within two or three weeks.

Francisco walked with a cane, had no teeth, and at the time wore a navy blue baseball cap, maroon sweater, thermal undershirt, checked navy-blue and white pants, dark shoes and sunglasses. He had no known medical conditions such as Alzheimer’s that would impair his memory or ability to return. Family and authorities searched and contacted Mexican officials but found no leads, and he remains missing.

If anyone in Fillmore or along the bus route in October 1994 remembers seeing Francisco or has information about his travel that day, please share what you know.