Chef Gato Missing After Immigration Arrest | Roanoke News

A beloved chef known as Gato at Evie’s Bistro and Bakery in Roanoke has vanished after being arrested early Tuesday morning — his employer says immigration officials took him, and he reportedly whispered “they got me” before a call cut off. Though authorities confirm his arrest and detention at a Farmville facility, his exact location remains hidden after a transfer. Originally from Guatemala and a U.S. resident for 12 years, Gato’s disappearance has shaken the restaurant community, who are rallying to support him and his family through a GoFundMe campaign aimed at legal costs and helping his younger brother. With ICE contacted but no official statement released, the search continues as locals demand justice and clarity. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/93a3a188b9366c28