Helaisa Contreras, a 16-year-old girl, was last seen on January 18, 2026, in Flushing, New York. An active search is underway for the missing teenager. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has assigned case number 2074693 to her disappearance.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) has since marked Helaisa Contreras as located, and her missing poster has been taken down. NCMEC has not said whether she was found alive or deceased, and no further details about the circumstances have been released.
Contreras is described as a Hispanic female with brown hair and black eyes. She stands at 5'0" tall and weighs approximately 110 pounds.
At the time she went missing, she was reportedly wearing a white puffer coat, black sweatpants, and carrying a purple handbag.
Authorities are urging anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Helaisa Contreras to come forward. The New York City Police Department is handling the investigation and can be reached at 610-5030. Tips can also be submitted to the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children.Last Seen: Jan 18, 2026
