Rodrigo Feitosa de Souza, a 44-year-old man, went missing after leaving his home in Américo de Campos, São Paulo, for a scheduled medical appointment at the Ambulatório Médico de Especialidades (AME) in Votuporanga. His family expressed concern, stating they had not been informed of his plans to seek medical care. They attempted to contact him, and upon failing to reach him, they filed a missing persons report.

According to the police report, Rodrigo was confirmed to have been seen at the AME; however, the facility later clarified that he did not receive any medical attention there on the date of his disappearance. The AME noted that his last visit to the facility was actually in November 2022, which raises questions about his circumstances at the time of his disappearance. The facility has stated its commitment to assisting both the family and authorities in finding him.

The situation highlights not only the distress faced by Rodrigo's family but also the possible failures in communication regarding patient appointments. The case has drawn attention in the local community, emphasizing the importance of maintaining contact with loved ones, especially when medical appointments are involved. Authorities continue to investigate his whereabouts, and the family remains hopeful for his safe return.