By Roberto Bustamante
24 Jul 2024, 11:54 AM EDT
On July 18, the Spanish soldier Alejandro Espinola He failed to report to duty at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin in California and his whereabouts have remained unknown since then.
In a statement issued on July 21 by the Army base’s public affairs office, it was reported that Espinola, a member of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment and who is originally from Los Angeles, was reported missing.
In addition, it was reported that authorities at Fort Irwin, located in San Bernardino County, They are using “all available means” in the search for Espinola.
Authorities said he was last seen Friday, July 19, in Monrovia Canyon Park outside Los Angeles, about 140 miles southwest of the base.
Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call their local law enforcement agency or contact the Fort Irwin Criminal Investigation Division at 760-442-9316.
Army officials described Espinola as a Hispanic male, 5’6″ tall and weighing 165 pounds (74 kg). On Facebook, they reported that You may be driving a black 2018 Hyundai Elantra GT vehiclewith California registration 8BTS191.
“The health and safety of our Soldiers is our primary concern,” said Col. Kevin T. Black, commander of the 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment.
He also assured that they are actively communicating with the family of the 26-year-old soldier to keep them informed about the ongoing search efforts.
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