The Disappearance of Jose Pereda

Name: Jose DeJesus Pereda Alacron
AKA: Pepe
Age: 69 years old
Last Seen: September 5, 2018
Location: Riverton, Wyoming
Status: Still missing

Case Information

69 year old Jose “Pepe” Pereda was last seen in Riverton, Wyoming on September 5, 2018. He was last seen traveling south on Federal Boulevard in his white 2002 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck.

Disappearance

At 11:30 am on September 5, 2018 Jose Pereda was last seen driving on South Federal Boulebard in Riverton, Wyoming. He was in his white 2002 Toyota Tacoma pickup truck with Wyoming license plate number 10-18870.

His only known destination was the Sand Draw Landfill outside of town, but he never arrived. The last image of his vehicle shows it was missing both rear hubcaps and had trash in the bed of the truck.

Jose is diabetic and suffers from memory loss. Authorities state he may be disoriented or confused.

Investigation

On September 19, 2018, Jose’s truck was located during an aerial search, about 10 miles east of Riverton in a remote area of the Wind River Indian Reservation.

“The Toyota was stuck in a large washout along a Pipeline Road”, said Fremont County Undersheriff Ryan Lee.

Ground searches of the area, with the help of ATVs and aircraft, turned up no further clues as to his whereabouts.

Jose’s family is offering a $10,500 reward for information that leads to his location.

Appearance

Hispanic/American Indian male with graying black hair and brown eyes. Jose stands 5’7 tall and weighs 130 pounds. He had a goatee and mustache at the time of his disappearance and wears eyeglasses.

Clothing & Accessories:
Jose was last seen wearing a black long sleeved flannel shirt and black pants.

Investigating Agency

If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Jose Pereda please contact the Fremont County Sheriff’s office at (307) 856-7200, or the Wind River Agency Bureau of Indian Affairs at (307) 332-3112.

Resources & Further Information

Jose DeJesus Pereda Alacron – NamUs
Jose DeJesus Pereda Alacron – The Charley Project
Missing Fremont County Man’s Truck Located; Jose Pereda Still Not Found – County 10