Maria Lazaro Avila, 14 and a member of the Gila River Indian Community, was last seen in Phoenix, Arizona, on December 21, 2021, in the area of North 9th Street and East Euclid Avenue. She was reported missing the same day and the Phoenix Police Department opened an investigation. Maria is described as 5 feet 8 inches tall, about 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes.

Details about her clothing, means of transportation or the circumstances of her disappearance have not been released, and public information on the case is limited. Her family and community continue to seek answers as the investigation remains active with the Phoenix Police Department.

If anyone in the Phoenix area remembers seeing Maria near North 9th Street and East Euclid Avenue on December 21, 2021, or has information that could help, please come forward.