The Disappearance of Ruben Carranza – Missing from Greensburg, PA Since July 29, 2025

The Disappearance of Ruben Carranza: A Deep Dive into the Greensburg, PA Case

Dicking Around With Richie – A True Crime Feed

Executive Summary

Ruben Carranza, 36, of Greensburg, Pennsylvania, has been missing since July 29, 2025. His sudden disappearance has left his family, friends, and community desperate for answers.

He was last seen after borrowing his grandfather’s 2002 white Toyota Avalon (PA plate HSG-7080). On August 9, 2025, the car was found purposefully concealed on private property in rural Acme, Donegal Township but only after being moved there on August 5, the very day police first made public appeals for information. Investigators believe that timing is no coincidence.

This is no longer just a standard missing person case. The deliberate concealment twice  points toward third-party involvement and raises serious concerns about foul play.

The Missing Man: Who is Ruben Carranza?

Ruben is described as a talented tattoo artist with a distinctive style, known and loved in his circle. He’s 5’7”–5’8”, 130–135 lbs, with brown/black hair, brown eyes, gauges in both earlobes, and several unique tattoos including:

• “SINK” and “SWIM” across his knuckles
• A dagger with “Fear is the mind killer” on his right forearm
• “Let the wild rumpus start” on his right hand
• An anarchy symbol, barcode, molecule, skull with rose, and a spider from a web in various locations

He was last confirmed alive around 3:30 AM, July 29, driving near Sidney Street in Southwest Greensburg. His phone’s final ping came from a tower near Devil Dog Drive in Mt. Pleasant Township then, silence.

A Family’s Nightmare

When Ruben didn’t return the borrowed car, his mother, Dawn Rose, went from frustrated to terrified after seeing his phone had been inactive for days.

“I just want my son back. I just want answers.” Dawn Rose

The family’s fear grew when the vehicle was found hidden in the woods. For them, this was a gut punch hope dimmed, replaced by the grim reality that someone had deliberately tried to cover up something.

The Vehicle Discovery: A Turning Point

Police believe the car was first hidden somewhere else on July 29, then moved to Ridge Road in Acme on August 5 after the case made the news.

The act of re-hiding the car shows that someone was following the case and taking active steps to avoid detection. Authorities have been clear:

“This is no coincidence.” – Greensburg PD

The strategic choice of a rural, wooded location makes it harder to find a sign that whoever did this knows the local terrain well.

The Search So Far

Multiple agencies Greensburg Police, Westmoreland County detectives, and DCNR have searched:

• Mammoth Park
• Linn Run State Park
• Beam Rocks

Drones, boots on the ground, and community tips have all been used but so far, no confirmed sightings of Ruben.

Police firmly believe “someone in the Acme area knows something.”

Context and Theories

While some early theories included the possibility of self-harm, both the evidence and Ruben’s mother’s instincts now point toward foul play. The car’s concealment, the suspicious timing, and the lack of any communication from Ruben are strong indicators that this was not voluntary.

Ruben’s past legal issues from 2024 may or may not be connected but they add complexity. Whether these events put him in contact with dangerous individuals or created enemies is unknown.

Unanswered Questions

• Where was the car first hidden on July 29?
• Who moved it to Acme on August 5?
• Was Ruben taken against his will?
• Who in the local community is staying silent?

How You Can Help

Ruben Carranza is more than a name in a headline. He is a son, a friend, an artist, and a person with people who love him and are missing him dearly.

📞 If you know anything no matter how small call the Greensburg Police Department at 724-834-3800. You can remain anonymous.

Final Word

Every day without answers is agony for Ruben’s family. Someone knows the truth and until they speak, this case remains an open wound for a community that refuses to forget.

Please share Ruben’s story.
Look at his picture. Look at his tattoos. Remember his face.

The woods in Acme may have hidden his car but they cannot hide the truth forever.

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Dicking Around With Richie: A True Crime Feed will continue following this case and pushing for answers. Ruben deserves to come home. His family deserves to know.

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