AUSTIN, Texas — The Austin Police Department (APD) is searching for a 24-year-old man who has been missing since April 8.
According to APD, Cristian Rangel was last seen as a passenger in a light-colored SUV in the 5000 block of US Highway 290 Service Road Eastbound, in the parking lot of a Walmart. APD further said that there is concern for Rangel's well-being.
Rangel is described as:
- Hispanic male
- 5 feet 9 inches tall
- 161 pounds
- Brown hair
- Brown eyes
- Last seen wearing a red cap, a light blue t-shirt, black shorts and white Crocs with red hearts
Anyone with information on Rangel's status or whereabouts is encouraged to contact 911 or APD's Missing Persons Unit at 512-974-5250.
What to do when someone goes missing
Thousands of people go missing every year across the U.S., and there are organizations and law enforcement agencies that work to bring them home to their loved ones.
The Texas Center for the Missing is an organization that works to educate loved ones and authorities on finding the lost.
From resources that deal with missing children to endangered adults, the nonprofit organization has compiled a wealth of resources to help.
