Update: The Pecos County Sheriff’s Office posted on social media on Saturday, expressing their need for assistance in locating Urrutia.

According to the post, the search has continued without any sign of Urrutia or any further developments as of Saturday afternoon. An extensive search of the rugged terrain by helicopter, terrain, drone, UTV, and foot search has continued with weather permitting since his disappearance.

The Sheriff’s Office has been assisted by the DPS Aircraft Division in Alpine, Texas Rangers Division, DPS CID, Texas Parks and Wildlife, private and local ranchers and land owners, as well as Continental Helicopters Inc.

PCSO says they only want to locate hum and be assured of his well-being. If you have any information regarding his whereabouts, please contact PCSO.


PECOS COUNTY, Texas (KMID/KPEJ) – The Pecos County Sheriff’s Office is looking for Justin Urrutia, who went missing around mile marker 325 off of Interstate 10, close to the Sheffield area.

The Sheriff’s Office says he is 5’10” and weighs about 150 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. PCSO conducted an extensive search with the help of the Department of Public Safety, using all the equipment which was made available, but was unfortunately not able to locate him.

PCSO says he does have some medical issues and deep dimples in both cheeks.

If you have any information about his whereabouts, please contact the Pecos County Sheriff’s Office at 432-336-3521.