Chesapeake police searching for missing man last heard from early sunday morning

Chesapeake Police Searching for Missing Man Last Heard From Early Sunday Morning

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March 15, 2026

Authorities say a 35-year-old man who sent messages indicating he intended to harm himself has not been heard from since early Sunday.

Chesapeake, VA – Police in Chesapeake are asking for the public’s help locating a missing man who may be in danger after he was last heard from early Sunday morning.

Benjamin Thomas Estrada, 35, was last in contact around 4 a.m. Sunday, according to the Chesapeake Police Department. Investigators say his phone last pinged in the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake, but his exact location remains unknown.


Key Points

• Benjamin Thomas Estrada, 35, reported missing in Chesapeake
• Last heard from around 4 a.m. Sunday near the Greenbrier area
• Police say he sent messages indicating he intended to harm himself


Police say man may be in danger

Authorities said Estrada’s phone is currently turned off, and he is not believed to have access to a vehicle.

Prior to losing contact, Estrada reportedly sent messages indicating that he intended to harm himself, prompting police to express concern for his safety.

Investigators are asking anyone who may have seen him or knows where he might be to contact authorities immediately.

Description of missing man

Estrada is described as a white male standing 6 feet 2 inches tall and weighing about 140 pounds.

Police say he has brown hair and brown eyes, wears glasses, and has multiple tattoos on his chest and arms along with a scar on his right forearm.

His clothing at the time he was last seen is unknown. Estrada was last known to reside in Suffolk, Virginia.

Public asked to help

Anyone with information about Estrada’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Chesapeake Police Department at 757-382-6161.

Police say anyone who sees him should call 911 immediately.

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