Maria Souza, 17, was last seen in Wilmington, Massachusetts, on January 31, 2026. Few specifics about the circumstances of her disappearance have been released while the investigation remains active, and authorities are trying to reconstruct her movements that day.

Her family and community have mobilized: residents are distributing flyers and sharing information, and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has been notified. Law enforcement has entered her case into national missing persons databases and is asking the public to report any sightings or tips.

Maria is described as a cherished daughter and friend; her sudden absence has left her family seeking any information that could lead to her return. If anyone in Wilmington or nearby areas saw Maria on or after January 31, 2026, or has information that could help investigators, please come forward.