Ruth Garcia-Acosta was reported missing by her family on February 6, 2026. According to family members, they last saw her on the evening of February 1, 2026. During the course of the investigation, officers spoke with an acquaintance of Ruth’s who reported that he and Ruth traveled to a car dealership in Sacramento on the evening of February 3, 2026. This acquaintance stated that while at the dealership [Auto World of Sacramento, located at 6080 Elder Creek Road in Sacramento], Ruth walked away from him and his vehicle. This acquaintance reported that he has not seen or heard from Ruth since that time.