Missing Persons

Lauren Spierer: Search Continues For New York Native Missing at Indiana University

​The latest missing person case to capture the attention of the national media also has a sadly local link. Lauren Spierer, a 20-year-old student at Indiana University from Greenburgh, New York has been missing since June 3, and was last seen at 4:15 a.m. on a drunken night. The latest obstacl ... More >>

Ronald Cheatom, 61, Missing on Staten Island

Where is Ronald Cheatom?​Cops are asking for help in finding Ronald Cheatom, 61, who was last seen at 7 a.m. Sunday at his home, 626 Midland Avenue on Staten Island. Cheatom is described as 5-7, 130 pounds, and he was last seen wearing a black leather jacken, a dark baseball cap, light-blue pants, ... More >>

D-Tahjah Devone, 11, Missing in the Bronx

Where is D-Tahjah Devone?​Cops asked for help Monday afternoon in finding 11-year-old D-Tahjah Devone, who was last seen Sunday at her home, 1251 Webster Avenue, just south of Claremont Park in the Bronx. She's described as 4-6 and 100 pounds. D-Tahjah was last seen wearing a red T-shirt, blue jea ... More >>

Alexander Vorlicky, 14, Missing in East Village

Where is Alexander Vorlicky?​Cops are looking for Alexander Vorlicky, 14, who is missing from his East Village home. Vorlicky was last seen at his home at 297 East 10th Street. Known to frequent Central Park, he's 5-5, 115 pounds and was last seen wearing a heavily zippered black jacket, black jea ... More >>

Stephon Smith, 25, Goes Missing

Where is Stephon Smith?​Cops are looking for Stephon Smith, 25, who was last seen at about 6:15 p.m. Tuesday, March 22, inside Gracie Square Hospital on East 76th Street in Manhattan. The missing man lives at 977 Grant Avenue in the Bronx, so Bronx detectives are handling the case. He's 5-8 and 15 ... More >>

Maria Caraballo, 20, Missing in East Harlem

Where is Maria Caraballo?​A 20-year-old East Harlem woman, Maria Caraballo, hasn't been seen by friends or family since late Tuesday night, and cops are asking for the public's help. Caraballo was last seen leaving her home at 1250 Fifth Avenue at about 11:30 p.m. Cops say she is 5-7 and was last ... More >>

Tina Adovasio, 40, Missing in Throgs Neck

Where is Tina Adovasio?​Cops are looking for a 40-year-old Bronx woman who's been missing since March 11. Tina Adovasio, a mother of four, was last seen at about 9 p.m. last Friday night, leaving her home at 1166 Edison Avenue, in Throgs Neck, shortly after she and her husband had a fight. Cops sa ... More >>

Kong Xin Huang, 79, Missing in Chinatown

Where is Kong Xin Huang?​Cops are asking for the public's help in finding Kong Xin Huang, a 79-year-old Chinatown man who was last seen at around 3 p.m. Saturday at his home, 79 Chrystie Street, Manhattan. Huang, who speaks only Cantonese, is 5-foot-10, 180 pounds. He was last seen wearing a blue ... More >>

Eileen Joseph, Missing in Crown Heights

Where is Eileen Joseph?​Cops are asking the public for help in finding Eileen Joseph, 74, who has been missing for a couple of days from her home in Crown Heights, Brooklyn. She was last seen at about 7:15 a.m. Tuesday, February 15, inside her apartment building at 1745 President Street. Joseph is ... More >>

Justin Rivera, 12, Missing in Brooklyn

Where is Justin Rivera?​Cops are asking for help in finding 12-year-old Justin Rivera, who was last seen yesterday, February 8, inside his building at 130 Clymer Street in the Independence project in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. He's 5 feet tall, 115 pounds, and as you can see, he wears glasses and loo ... More >>

Carla Rivera, 12, Missing in Queens

Where is Carla Rivera?​Where is Carla Rivera? The 12-year-old pupil at I.S. 25 was last seen Monday, February 7, at the school, 34-65 192nd Street in Queens. She lives at 43-44 160th Street in Flushing. Carla was last seen wearing a pink hoodie, gray T-shirt, and blue jeans. She's 5-3, 105 pounds. ... More >>

Batman-Tattooed Guy Goes Missing in Queens

Cody Goudeau​Cops are looking for a 28-year-old Queens guy with a distinctive "Guapo Batman" tattoo on his right biceps. He's not in trouble; he's missing. Cody Goudeau was last seen at 1 a.m. January 30 at 25-01 Ditmars Boulevard in Astoria. He lives at 21-63 36th Street. He's described as 5-5, ... More >>

Missing: Robert Hoyte of Queens Village

Robert Hoyte​Cops are searching for Robert Hoyte, a 62-year-old Queens man who disappeared early this morning. He was last seen at 12:15 a.m. leaving his residence on Winchester Boulevard in Queens Village. Hoyte is 5-10, 165 pounds and was wearing a red jacket, green hoodie, and blue jeans. Tips ... More >>

Nathaniel Martinez, 10, Missing in the Bronx

Nathaniel Martinez​Cops have stepped up their search for Nathaniel Martinez, a 10-year-old Bronx boy who went missing yesterday from his home at 2333 Loring Place North, off Fordham Road in University Heights. Nathaniel, who's 5 feet tall and weighs 70 pounds, was last seen wearing a black-and-red ... More >>

Orvin Lopez, 18, Missing Since Last Week

Have you seen Orvin Lopez?​Cops are asking for public help in finding Orvin Lopez, an 18-year-old male, who's been missing for a week. He was last seen at 1239 Webster Avenue in the Bronx. Lopez, a big guy, is 6-5, 235 pounds. He was last seen wearing a black sweater and blue jeans. Tipsters can ... More >>

Robert Hernandez, 57, Missing from the Bronx Since Christmas Morning

Robert Hernandez​Cops are looking for Robert Hernandez, 57, who has gone missing in the South Bronx. Hernandez was last seen at 8 a.m. Christmas morning at 674 East 136th Street, in Mott Haven.The poor guy's described as being of "good physical, but poor mental health." He's 5-9, 160 pounds and ha ... More >>

Alexandra Torrero, 12, Still Missing From Her Bronx Home

Alexandra Torrero​Cops are looking for 12-year-old Alexandra Torrero, missing for more than a month from her home at 713 Southern Boulevard in the Bronx.She was last seen at 8 a.m. on December 6. She's 5-5, 130 pounds, cops say, and was last seen wearing a black sweater and blue pants. Tipsters ca ... More >>

Benedicto Espino, 69, of Queens Goes Missing From Brooklyn Hospital

Benedicto EspinoCops are looking for Benedicto Espino, 69, of 140 Beach 114th Street in Queens. He was last seen at about 2:40 p.m. last Friday, leaving the Wyckoff Medical Center at 374 Stockholm Street in Brooklyn. Espino is 5-6, 140 pounds, with brown eyes and gray hair. He was last seen weari ... More >>

Police Seek Missing Bronx Girl, Nicole Gutierrez

​The NYPD is asking for the public's help finding Nicole Gutierrez, 15, of 2356 Lorrilard Place, Bronx, New York. She was last seen leaving home on Monday, December 18, at 5:30 p.m. Gutierrez is 5 feet tall, 140 pounds, and was last seen wearing a black sweater with blue jeans. If you have any ... More >>

Police Seek Missing Queens Woman

​The NYPD is asking for the public's assistance in locating Belinda De'Ath, 39, of 33-24 29th Street, Queens. She has been missing since Tuesday, July 13, at 7 p.m., when she was last seen leaving her residence. Brenda, pictured, is described as being 5'5" and 170 lbs., with brown hair and blu ... More >>

Police Seek Missing Bronx Girl

​The NYPD is asking for the public's assistance in locating Alina Pedroso of 1479 Jessup Avenue in the Bronx. She was last seen on August 31 at 7:45 a.m. inside Montefiore Hospital. She's a 17-year-old hispanic female, approximately 5'7" and 150 lbs, and was last seen wearing a black sweater, ... More >>

Police Seek Missing Harlem Woman

​The NYPD is asking for the public's assistance locating Armelle Bondima, 52, who was last seen on August 26 at 3 p.m. at 50 E. 106th Street. Bondima is approximately 5'1" and 100 lbs. She was last seen wearing a pink nightgown. Anyone with information in regard to her whereabouts is asked to ... More >>

Police Seek Missing Brothers from Queens (Update: Found)

​The NYPD is asking for the public's assistance locating two brothers, Xu Xiao Hu, 13, and Jiale Jovial Hu, 9, who have been missing since yesterday afternoon from their residence at 22-55 125th Street, Queens. Xu Xiao is 5'5" and Jiale Jovial is 5'0"; both have short black hair and are pictur ... More >>

Police Seek Missing Bronx Man

​The NYPD is asking for the public's help in locating Zephaniah Peterson, 66, who was last seen at his residence in the Bronx at 735 East 182 Street on July 28th at 7 a.m. Peterson is described as a 5' 8" black male between 130-140 pounds, with gray hair and dark brown eyes. He was last seen weari ... More >>

Police Seek Missing 15-Year-Old Girl

​The NYPD is asking for the public's assistance locating Nathy Perez, 15, who was last seen on Monday, July 26, at 3 p.m. at her residence at 570 West 182 Street. Nathy, pictured, is Hispanic and 5'4", 140 lbs., with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing a blue striped T-shirt a ... More >>

Police Seek Missing Bronx Teen

​The NYPD is asking for the public's assistance in locating Evelyn Gonzalez, 17, of the Bronx. Evelyn (pictured) was last seen at her residence on August 4, at approximately 10:20 p.m. She is described as 5'08" tall and 140 lbs., with brown eyes, black hair, a thin build, and a light complexio ... More >>

Police Seek Missing 13-Year-Old Girl

​The NYPD is asking for the public's help in locating Farah Bertrand, 13, who was last seen leaving her residence at 8 Manhattan Avenue at 10:30 p.m. on July 6. Farah, pictured, has short brown hair and brown eyes, and is 5'2" and approximately 115 pounds. She was last seen wearing a pink dres ... More >>

Police Seek Missing 74-Year-Old Brooklyn Man

​Have you seen Morris Beecher, 74, of 1220 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, New York? He was last seen on Wednesday, July 9, at about 5 p.m. He's 5'09" and 175 lbs., with brown eyes and gray hair, and was last seen wearing a white button-down shirt, blue jeans, and flip flops. He's in good physical b ... More >>

Police Seek Missing 11-Year-Old Bronx Boy

​The police are asking for the public's assistance locating Chandradat Persaud, 11, who was last seen seen leaving his residence at 1269 Croes Avenue, the Bronx. He is 4'3" and approximately 95 lbs., with brown eyes, black hair, and a medium build. He was last seen wearing blue jean shorts and ... More >>

NYPD Seek Missing Bronx Girl

​Police are asking for the public's help finding 15-year-old Estephanie Delgado, who was last seen on June 30 at 155 West 162 Street, the Bronx. Estephanie, pictured, is 5'3" with brown hair and brown eyes, and was last seen wearing a pink T-shirt, blue jeans, and pink sandals. If you've seen ... More >>

Police Seek Missing Bronx Teen

​The police are asking for the public's assistance in locating 14-year-old Syderria Gilyard, who's been missing since Wednesday, June 23. The girl, pictured, was last seen at her Bronx apartment. She is 5'7" and 175 lbs., and has brown eyes and black hair. If you have any information, call Cri ... More >>

Police Seeking Missing Queens Boy

​The NYPD is asking for the public's assistance in locating Delvin Garcia, 18, of Queens Village, New York. He was last seen at his residence there today at 2:30 p.m. He's 4'9" and 97 lbs., with brown eyes and black hair, and is in good physical but poor mental health. Delvin, pictured, has ... More >>

Police Seek Missing 13-Year-Old Bronx Girl

​The NYPD is asking for the public's help in locating Stephanie Vasquez, 13, who was last seen at 3 Baines Court, Bronx, New York, at 7:30 a.m. on May 25. Stephanie, pictured, is 5'03" and 130 lbs., with brown eyes and blonde hair.

Police Seek Missing Bronx Boy

​The NYPD is asking for the public's assistance in locating Edwin Nevarez, 14, pictured. He was last seen on May 24, 2010 at approximately 7:00 p.m. at his residence, 327 Howe Avenue, Bronx, New York.

Police Seeking Two Missing Girls, 12 and 4

​​The NYPD is seeking the public's assistance in locating two children reported missing. Shyuana Brunson, 12, and Shalyenn Brunson, 4, (both pictured) were last seen on Thursday, April 29, at approximately 10 p.m. at 1020 Trinity Avenue Apt. #5G, Bronx, New York. **UPDATE: The missing ... More >>

Gabriella Minickene, 17, Missing in the Bronx

​The NYPD is looking for assistance from anyone who's seen Gabriella Minickene, 17, of Castle Hill Avenue in the Bronx. Gabriella has been missing since March 31. She's 5'3 and weighs 100 lbs. She was last seen wearing blue jeans, a purple shirt and a black jacket. Anyone with information can ... More >>

Danazja Monroe, 12, Missing in the Bronx

​Police in the 44 Precinct are looking for information about Danazja Monroe, 12, of Anderson Ave in the Bronx. She was last seen at home yesterday. They describe her as 5'0 and 100 lbs, with hazel or brown eyes. She was last seen wearing blue jeans, orange shirt and a black coat. Anyone with ... More >>

Have you seen... a missing Bronx woman

​The NYPD is looking for information about Monica Gonzalez, 24, of Rochambeau Ave in the Bronx, who was last seen Friday afternoon at the Cross County Mall in Yonkers. Gonzales is 5'7" and 140 lbs, and was last seen wearing a black Northface jacket with blue jeans and brown boots. Police say ... More >>

Have you seen a missing senior in the Bronx?

​Police in the 44th Precinct are looking for information about Bronx resident Lucia Rodriguez, 79, who was last seen on Friday, January 15, at her home on Sheridan Avenue. Rodriguez is 5'4" and 115 pounds, and is said to have physical and mental health problems. She was last seen wearing a jac ... More >>

Missing Person: Francisco Luna, 13

​Francisco Luna, 13, was last seen at his home on Boynton Avenue in the Soundview neighborhood of The Bronx on December 18. Nevertheless his family only reported him missing this week. He's 5'6", 160 pounds, and has brown eyes. If you've seen him, NYPD asks that you call 800-577-TIPS, visit w ... More >>

Have you seen: a missing senior from the Bronx

​The police are looking for information about Bronx resident Julio Colon, 78, who has been missing since earlier today. Colon, who is 5" tall and weighs 120 lbs, was last seen leaving his his home on East 145 St this morning at 9:30. He was wearing a blue and yellow jacket with blue jeans and ... More >>

Missing Persons: Christina Leonardo Batista, 75; Michael Vecchio, 34 (UPDATE: Batista Found)

​Christina Leonardo Batista (left), 75, was last seen Sunday morning, when she left her home in The Bronx to go to the Blessed Sacrament Church at Gleason and Beach Avenues. She's 5'4", about 145 pounds, Hispanic, with black hair and eyeglasses. She was wearing a 3/4 length white sweater, blac ... More >>

Missing Persons: Joseph Boateng, 64; Milton Kravitz, 61

​ Joseph Boateng, 64, of West 141st Street disappeared on August 15.He was last seen wearing a brown Yankees cap, a white short-sleeve button shirt with blue stripes, brown pants and black polo sneakers. Milton Kravitz, 61, of Surf Avenue near West 23rd Street in Brooklyn was last seen there ... More >>

Missing Persons: Melissa Barthelemy, 24; Bernardo Calero, 66

  Melissa Barthelemy, 24, was last seen leaving her home on Underhill Avenue in The Bronx on July 12. She's 4'11", 95 pounds, has blonde hair and the word "BLAZE" tattooed on her upper back. Bernardo Calero, 66, of Teller Avenue in The Bronx left a field trip at the Bronx Zoo (Southern Bouleva ... More >>

Missing Persons: Edmund Louis, 71; Hadja Kante, 11; Tomas Chavez, 53

Edmund Louis (left), 71, left his Cauldwell Avenue home in The Bronx on Friday night around 11 p.m. and hasn't been seen since. He was last seen wearing a colorful Hawaiian shirt, black jeans, black shoes, and a black baseball cap. Hadja Kante (center), 11, was last seen Friday around 5:30 p.m. in ... More >>

Missing Persons: Harry Chavanne, 85; Dieudone Nestor, 82

Dieudone Nestor (left) was last seen on Tuesday around 8 p.m. at the corner of Vanderbilt and Myrtle Avenue in Brooklyn. He normally resides on Willoughby Avenue near Clermont. He's 82, black, about 5'9" and 180 pounds, and speaks Creole. He was last seen wearing a tan shirt, tan pants and black s ... More >>

Missing Persons: Yan Chong Liao, Stephanie Johannsen

Yan Chong Liao (left) went missing on June 30. He's 82 and lives at 41st Street in Brooklyn between 9th and 10th Avenue. He's 5'3", 130 pounds, and was last seen wearing a brown shirt, black pants and blue slippers. Stephanie Johannsen (right) is 14, lives on Cotter Avenue in Staten Island, and ... More >>

Garza Suspect Charged with Credit Card Theft

A month after he was seen leaving a nightclub with Laura Garza, who has not been seen since, prime suspect/sex offender Michael Mele still hasn't been nailed for her disappearance, despite ample circumstantial evidence, though he remains in custody over parole violations. Now they have something els ... More >>

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