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CIUDAD JUÁREZ, Chihuahua – The Chihuahua State Search Commission has issued an urgent appeal to the public for assistance in locating 16-year-old Ana Esmeralda Villanueva Leal. The teenager was reported missing in Ciudad Juárez on October 29, 2026, and authorities are intensifying efforts to determine her whereabouts.
Description of the Missing Teenager
Ana Esmeralda Villanueva Leal was born on June 5, 2010, in Ciudad Juárez. According to the official missing person bulletin released by the Commission, she stands 1.60 meters (approximately 5’3\”) tall and weighs about 50 kilograms (110 lbs). She is described as having a slim build and light brown skin.
The teenager has long, straight, dark hair and dark brown eyes. Her facial features include an oval face, a medium-sized straight nose with a wide base, a small mouth, and medium-sized lips. A distinct identifying feature noted by authorities is the presence of white spots caused by vitiligo on her eyelids.
Details Regarding Her Disappearance
At the time she was last seen on October 29, Ana Esmeralda was wearing gray leggings, a gray sweatshirt, and black tennis shoes. The authorities have not provided further details regarding the circumstances of her disappearance, but the case is being treated with urgency.
How to Provide Information
The Chihuahua State Search Commission urges anyone with information that could lead to her location to come forward immediately. Information can be reported through the following official channels:
- Chihuahua Central Office: (614) 429-33-00, ext. 11343
- Ciudad Juárez Northern Office: (656) 629-33-00, ext. 56923 or 56924
- Email: [email protected]
- Official Website: comisiondebusqueda.chihuahua.gob.mx
- Anonymous Tip Line: 089
- Emergency Services: 911
The authorities emphasize that even the smallest piece of information could be crucial in bringing the teenager home safely. The investigation remains ongoing, and the public is encouraged to share the official missing person notice to assist in the search efforts.
Source: Pausa.mx
