Police: Person of interest sought in man's disappearance

HOUSTON – Authorities are asking for the public's help in locating a person of interest wanted for questioning in the disappearance of a man back in January.

On January 17, Jacob Wallace was last seen leaving a residence at 8407 Delwin Street. Adam Ortega was seen picking up Wallace in a 2009 gold GMC Yukon sport utility vehicle with Texas license plates BK1098. Wallace, 28, has not been seen since. 

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Ortega, 34, has not been charged at this time. He is being sought only for questioning at this time in the disappearance of Wallace.

Police say Ortega is believed to have left the Houston area.

Anyone with information in this case or on the whereabouts of Adam Ortega or Jacob Wallace is urged to contact the HPD Missing Persons Unit at 713-731-5223.


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