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Jul 25, 2019
Jan 07, 2020
Nayelis
Sanchez
22
16
61 inches
64 inches
110 lbs
130 lbs
Hispanic / Latino
Female
In the winter of 2019, a then 16-year-old female named Nayelis Sanchez disappeared from her home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. On the evening of January 10th, her mother saw her go to bed at approximately 11:30 PM. The following morning, Nayelis was gone. The family believed she might have left of her own accord to be with her adult boyfriend, Roberto Rivera-Modesto, and speculated they could be in Puerto Rico. There were also unconfirmed reports that she may have been pregnant and living in Luquillo, Puerto Rico. The Philadelphia Police Department was notified of her disappearance and opened an investigation. Authorities looked into leads, which included a search of a location on the 200 block of West Birch Street in Philadelphia, but this did not yield any results in finding the missing teenager. Despite the passage of time, her case remains open and continues to be an active investigation. Law enforcement encourages anyone with information, no matter how insignificant it may seem, to come forward to help shed light on her whereabouts. While there have been indications that her family has had some form of indirect contact with Nayelis through friends or online communications, her precise location and well-being remain unconfirmed. The lack of concrete information has left her family and investigators with many unanswered questions. The circumstances surrounding her initial disappearance, coupled with the unverified sightings and communications, create a complex and concerning picture. The official investigation continues with the hope of one day locating Nayelis and ensuring her safety.
Jan 10, 2019
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County
19133
No
57506
Philadelphia Police Department
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County
19124
3901 Whitaker Avenue, Pennsylvania
2156853298
Local
Law Enforcement
2019-26-001571
2019-01-10
Philadelphia Police Department
na
Brown
Brown
Brown
05/25/2026
