Missing Since: 2014-01-17 Location: Houston, Texas
Wallace was last seen in Houston, Texas between 4:30 and 5:00 p.m. on January 17, 2014, when he left a residence in the 8400 block of Delwin Street and got into a tan or gold 2009 GMC Yukon with the Texas license plate BK10298. He was accompanied by another man, 34-year-old Adam Ortega Jr. Wallace was supposed to be back in a few hours, but he never returned and has never been heard from again. Ortega also dropped out of sight and his family reported him missing as well, but he later got in touch with them and said he was all right. On January 19, two days after Wallace was last seen, Ortega crossed the border into Mexico at the Hidalgo point of entry and, later the day, crossed back into Texas. Authorities would like to question him about Wallace’s case. A photo of him is posted with this case summary. Wallace has a substantial criminal record and was involved with illegal drugs; Ortega is described as a drug associate. He left behind seven children. His family states he is needed for a bone marrow transplant for his sister, who has cancer. They believe foul play could have been involved in his case, which remains unsolved. Investigating Agency Houston Police Department 713-731-5223 Source Information Texas Department of Public Safety Locate the Missing Facebook Page for Jacob Wallace Houston Police Department The Galveston Daily News NamUs Missing and Not Forgotten Updated 3 times since October 12, 2004. Last updated June 8, 2020; distinguishing characteristics updated.