Eagle Pass Police Department Report Two Missing Persons

(Press Release) Two (2) citizens of the City of Eagle Pass, Texas have been reported missing to the Eagle Pass Police Department.

The two (2) persons are feared to have been swept away by the swift currents during the storm on Thursday night into Friday morning.

Jesus Villarreal Hernandez Jr., 43 years of age was reported missing by family members and last seen in his blue 1999 Ford F-150 which was later found in the Eagle Pass Arroyo. The vehicle was recovered and the search is ongoing for Jesus Villarreal Hernandez Jr.

Mauro Regino Hernandez, 79 years of age was reported missing by a family member and also feared swept away by swift water currents from the same storm. Hernandez was last seen near the Eagle Pass Arroyo as well.

Both Jesus Villarreal Hernandez Jr. and Mauro Regino Hernandez have been entered into the TCIC/ NCIC computer system as missing persons in accordance with protocol. The Eagle Pass Police Department with assistance from local agencies is vigorously searching for these two (2) citizens.

Any person with information on the whereabouts is asked to contact:

The EAGLE PASS POLICE DEPARTMENT at (830) 773-9044 or the Emergency 911 service.