Up to $1000 Reward Offered

San Diego County Crime Stoppers along with investigators from the San Diego Sheriff’s Office Major Crimes Division are asking for the public’s help in determining the circumstances of the death of 56-year-old Jorge Soares.

Sheriff’s detectives determined Soares was living in Escondido in 2024. He also frequented San Bernardino County, including the Victorville and Hesperia areas. Soares was reported missing by his family on January 13, 2025.

Soares was later discovered deceased in the North County area of San Diego. At this time, the circumstances surrounding Soares’ death are unknown. Detectives are asking the public for any information to assist with their investigation.

Soares was 5'9" tall, weighed 175 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. Soares was last known to have a shaved head and goatee. Soares had tattoos on both arms and went by the nickname “Stone."

Anyone with information on the death of Jorge Soares is asked to call Detective Aaron Bert at (858) 285-6362 or the Crime Stoppers anonymous tip line at (888) 580-8477. Visit the Crime Stoppers website at www.sdcrimestoppers.org for more information on how to send anonymous web and mobile app tips.

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