Emerson Torres Ortiz was 16 when he was last seen in Alexandria, Virginia, on January 21, 2023. The family and community continue to hold out hope while the circumstances of his disappearance remain unclear.

Those who knew Emerson remember a teenager on the cusp of his future, and his absence has left a lasting void for family and neighbors.

If anyone saw Emerson in Alexandria around January 21, 2023, or has information about his whereabouts, please come forward to help bring clarity to this case.