Missing Person Alert In Gilroy: Germain Lucio Espina

Gilroy police are seeking the public’s help in locating a 35-year-old man with the mental capacity of a 5-year-old who has been missing since Thursday.

Germain Lucio Espina was last seen by his family at his home in the 7200 block of Hanna Street around 6 a.m. Thursday, police Cpl. Paco Rodriguez said.

Police have searched for Espina with the assistance of the Santa Clara County sheriff’s search and rescue team and police K-9 units, but have not found him as of this afternoon, Rodriguez said. He has a history of going missing but has returned each time without incident, according to Rodriguez.

There is no indication that Espina is the victim of a crime, according to police. Espina is believed to be on foot but police do not know if he’s alone.

Anyone with information on Espina’s whereabouts is asked to call Gilroy police at (408) 846-0350. Anonymous tips can be made by calling the WeTip line at (800) 782-7463.

--Bay City News

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