# Criminal investigations and arrests in Tijuana

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/criminal-investigations-and-arrests-in-tijuana
> Updated: 2026-09-15T16:08:08.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

Authorities in Tijuana, Baja California, have conducted arrests related to separate cases of forced disappearance and homicide.

In one instance, the State Investigation Agency arrested David Eduardo “N”, also known as “Lalo”, for his alleged involvement in the disappearance of two individuals who went missing in October 2025. 

In a separate investigation, Isaías Ismael “N”, known as “El Bélico”, was arrested in connection with the disappearance and qualified homicide of Jonathan “N”. This incident occurred in April 2026, when the victim was allegedly intercepted in a vehicle and subsequently threatened with firearms at a residence.

## Timeline

### 2026-09-15: Tijuana authorities arrest suspect in disappearance and homicide case

Tijuana authorities arrested Isaías Ismael “N”, known as “El Bélico”, for the alleged disappearance and homicide of Jonathan “N” in April 2026.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tijuana-authorities-arrest-suspect-in-disappearance-and-homicide-case

### 2026-08-17: Tijuana authorities arrest man for forced disappearance

A man identified as David Eduardo “N” was arrested in Tijuana, Mexico, for the alleged forced disappearance of two people in October 2025.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/tijuana-authorities-arrest-man-for-forced-disappearance

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