Katherine Perez Mejia, 17, was last seen in Prince William County, Virginia, on January 31, 2026. Her disappearance prompted an urgent, multiagency search and a series of community vigils and gatherings as family and neighbors sought answers.

Public details about the circumstances are sparse: reports do not specify what she was wearing, where she might have been headed, or any clear leads. Investigators from several law enforcement agencies were involved and described the inquiry as active, though many specifics were withheld to protect the investigation’s integrity.

The case remains an open missing-person investigation and the community continues to seek information. If anyone had contact with Katherine around January 31, 2026, or saw her in Prince William County that day, can you share what you remember?