Name: Alejandro Pilar Vasquez
Nickname: Tank, Alex, Alejandro “Tank” Vasquez, Alex “Tank” Gay, Wakinyan Tokaheya Glihuni
Age: 24 years old
Last Seen: October 29, 2015
Location: Kyle, South Dakota
Status: Still missing
Case Information
24 year old Alejandro “Tank” Vasquez was last seen in Kyle, South Dakota on October 29, 2015. He disappeared after walking out of his brother’s trailer near American Horse Creek.
Background
Alejandro “Tank” Vasquez was born on May 6, 1991. At the time of his disappearance he was staying at his brother’s place, located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation, located five miles west of Kyle.
Vasquez is enrolled with the Oglala Sioux Tribe.
When asked about the nickname Tank, his father said “I think he got his nickname from one of his brothers. He was built like a tank, and he’d drink like a tank, too. But, he was a person who was full of life, a gentle man with a good heart. He cared a lot for his family.”
Disappearance
Alejandro Vasquez was last seen in Kyle, South Dakota on October 29, 2015 at approximately 3:00 am. He disappeared after walking out of his brother’s trailer, located on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation near American Horse Creek.
His brother says he didn’t say where he was going on the night of the 29th, but a few people report seeing him knocking on his brother’s door on Halloween morning. His brother didn’t open up.
Alejandro’s father was on his way back from Mexico when he heard that he was missing. At first he didn’t think much of it, but after returning home he started hearing rumors about his son being murdered and buried on the Reservation.
After returning home his father reported him missing to the Oglala Sioux Tribe Department of Public Safety.
Investigation
Alejandro did not have a cell phone or debit card at the time of his disappearance.
Air and land searches with ATVs, cadaver dogs, and a plane were conducted in the area where Alejandro disappeared, but no evidence as to his whereabouts were found.
Alejandro’s family has continued searching for him over the years, but say authorities have stopped responding to them. They have been critical of BIA investigators who they say have not followed up on obvious leads.
Despite trying to remain hopeful, his father believes his son might no longer be alive and that foul play may have been involved.
Whereabouts
The location of Alejandro Vasquez, as well as the circumstances surrounding his disappearance, remains unknown.
The Oglala Sioux Tribe is offering a $25,000 reward for information leading to his location. Alejandro’s case remains unsolved.
Appearance
Native American/Hispanic male born on May 6, 1991. Alejandro has black hair, brown eyes, stands 5’7 and weighs 200 pounds. He had shoulder length hair at the time of his disappearance.
Clothing & Accessories:
Alejandro was last seen wearing a grey or black shirt, black or plaid shorts with blue stripes, and white Nike sneakers with a black stripe.
Investigating Agency
If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Alejandro Vasquez please contact the Pine Ridge Police Department at (605) 867-2931, or the Tip Line at (605) 867-3289.
Resources & Further Information
Alejandro Pilar Vasquez – The Charley Project
Media Links
Families of Missing Native Americans Cite Police Apathy – VOA
Search Continues for ‘Tank’ Vasquez – Rapid City Journal
Family of Missing Man Critical of BIA Probe – Rapid City Journal
Search Continues for Missing Man on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation – Native News Online
Was his brother that he was staying with married , and
older than him ? .
It is mentioned that he has two ( 2 ) brothers , did he go back to the brother that he was living with , or did he go to the other brother that did not open up for ? .