CIUDAD JUAREZ, Chihuahua – The Local Search Commission has issued an urgent appeal to the community for assistance in locating two underage girls who disappeared in Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua. Valeri Daniela Navarro Gómez and Yaritzy Guadalupe Meléndez Espronceda were last seen on February 10, 2026.
Details of the Missing Teenagers
Valeri Daniela Navarro Gómez, 14 years old, is originally from Bogotá, Colombia. She is described as having a height of 1.65 meters, weighing 70 kilograms, with a regular build and light brown complexion. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a black hoodie and blue track pants. She also wears glasses.
Yaritzy Guadalupe Meléndez Espronceda, 17 years old, is from Acayucan, Veracruz, Mexico. She measures 1.70 meters in height, weighs 68 kilograms, has a brown complexion and a regular build. Like Valeri Daniela, she was last seen wearing a black hoodie and blue track pants. A distinguishing feature is a scar between her eyebrows.
Call for Public Assistance
The Local Search Commission is urging anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Valeri Daniela and Yaritzy Guadalupe to come forward. The public can contact the Commission at 656 629 3300, extensions 56923 and 56924. Alternatively, individuals can call the emergency line 911 or the anonymous tip line 089.
The authorities have emphasized the importance of community collaboration in these cases, as timely information can be crucial in the successful location of missing persons, especially minors. The disappearance of these two young girls, one from another country, highlights the vulnerability of teenagers and the challenges faced by families when a loved one goes missing.
The families of both girls have been notified and are cooperating with the authorities in the search efforts. The Local Search Commission continues to investigate all possible leads and is working to ensure the safe return of Valeri Daniela and Yaritzy Guadalupe.
Local law enforcement agencies have also been alerted and are distributing their descriptions to aid in the search. The community’s vigilance and prompt reporting of any relevant information are vital in these critical situations.
The incident has prompted renewed discussions about safety measures for minors in the city and the need for increased awareness regarding missing persons cases. Authorities are committed to utilizing all available resources to bring the girls home.
Source: https://www.tiempo.com.mx/local/desaparecieron-adolescentes-de-veracruz-y-colombia-en-ciudad-juarez-febrero-2026/
