Search for missing San Benito man continues

SAN BENITO — Police say they are following several leads regarding the location of a missing San Benito man.

Luis Santos Villarreal Jr., 36, was last seen Thursday, Dec. 29 in the San Benito area. Police said he could be driving a 2002 tan Nissan Altima, license plate DPJ 6065.

Police Chief Michael Galvan said they are following several leads including one that Villarreal had been seen in Brownsville.

He is described as 5-feet, 11-inches tall, 280 pounds, bald, medium complexion with hazel/green eyes. Police say Villarreal has several tattoos – a tear drop on the bottom of his left eye, a woman on his neck, Brownsville, Tx on his forehead and a large Texas longhorn on his chest.

Anyone with information on where Villarreal can be found is asked to call San Benito Police at (956) 361-3880.