Authorities are actively searching for 16-year-old Breanna Peranio, who was last seen at her residence in Huntington, New York, on Sunday, February 1, 2026. The Suffolk County Police Missing Persons Squad is leading the investigation into her disappearance.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) has since marked Breanna Peranio 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.
New information suggests that Peranio may have traveled to Manhattan, prompting an expansion of the search to include that area. Investigators are urging anyone with information about her potential whereabouts to come forward.
At this time, there is no description available of the clothing she was wearing when she disappeared.
Breanna Peranio is described as a Black female, standing approximately five feet, six inches tall and weighing around 110 pounds. She has black hair and brown eyes. Anyone with information regarding this case is asked to contact the authorities at 1-800-346-3543.Last Seen: Feb 1, 2026
