Masked Gunmen Abduct 32-Year-Old Man in Chetumal

Chetumal, Quintana Roo — Four masked, armed men abducted a 32-year-old man at gunpoint early Monday morning in Chetumal, prompting state prosecutors to issue a search alert.

The victim was identified as Eduardo Andrés Ávila Valencia, who was driving his car when a white compact vehicle cut him off at around 6:00 a.m., according to preliminary information.

At least four people with their faces covered and carrying weapons got out of the vehicle and forced him inside, the preliminary account says. Investigators have not confirmed the exact spot where he was intercepted, and no information has been released about the identity or whereabouts of the suspects.

Prosecutors issue search alert

A missing-person complaint was filed the same day, and the Quintana Roo State Prosecutor’s Office activated search alert 98/FDS/2026 to locate him. In the alert, the office asked the public for help, saying his whereabouts remain unknown.

According to the alert, Ávila Valencia is a Mexican national, 1.82 meters (about 6 feet) tall and weighing 120 kilograms (roughly 265 pounds). He has fair skin and a heavy build, with short, straight dark brown hair and medium brown eyes. He has no distinguishing marks.

He was last seen wearing a navy blue polo shirt, opaque military green shorts and white sneakers.

Anyone with information that could help locate him is asked to call (983) 835 0050, extension 1132.