Rafael Salgado, 29, has been missing since May 7 after leaving his apartment in the Sumarezinho neighborhood. The family is seeking help in the search and advises against approaching the young man directly.
Rafael Salgado, 29, was last seen around 10:30 p.m. on May 7 leaving his condominium on Rua Heitor Penteado in São Paulo's western Sumarezinho neighborhood. He was wearing jeans, a beige jacket and carrying a black backpack, according to security camera footage.
The young man has been treated for schizophrenia for five years and depends on medication. His family fears he may be in crisis without the drugs and has already filed a police report while checking with the medical examiner's office.
Anyone who locates Rafael should not approach him. Relatives recommend calling his father Paulo at 11 98452-5844 or police at 190.
