Juan Carlos Mendoza-Mancite was 16 when he disappeared from Newport, Tennessee, and was last seen on November 1, 2023. He is Venezuelan, about 5 feet 7 inches tall, 154 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes, and a mole beneath his mouth.

The Newport Police Department is investigating. It’s possible he traveled to Knoxville or Morristown, Tennessee, but his last known whereabouts, clothing, companions, and mode of transportation have not been made public. With few concrete leads, the case has grown cold though it remains open and under investigation.

If anyone saw Juan around November 1, 2023, or has information about travel toward Knoxville or Morristown, please contact the Newport Police Department.