The Chaves County Sheriffs Office is investigating what could be a missing persons case with suspicious circumstances. The missing persons are identified as Raquel Rodriguez, 54, and Abraham Jimenez, 74.
The two live on West Chickasaw Road, near the Roswell Correction Center, southwest of Roswell. CCSO investigation have determined the two were last seen on or about April 19. A van they were known to be using was discovered abandoned within the last week on East Chickasaw Road. The vehicle was drivable and did not appear to have broken down in that location.
While there is no evidence of foul play, there are several things that lead the CCSO to be very concerned for the welfare of this couple. Beside the concerns with their abandoned vehicle, Rodriguez and Jimenez own a number of animals that were left unattended on their property without any person being asked to care for them. At this time, CCSO believes all other vehicles they normally use have been accounted for. Authorities have searched their property and several other locations without discovering any clues as to their whereabouts.
