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Dec 21, 2018
Jan 17, 2020
Joanna
Hernandez-Pacheco
20
14
60 inches
145 lbs
Hispanic / Latino
Female
Joanna Hernandez-Pacheco, a 14-year-old girl, was reported missing from Columbus, Ohio. She was last seen on foot in the vicinity of 161 and Busch Boulevard on June 23, 2018. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as being 5 feet tall and weighing 145 pounds, with black hair and black eyes. Authorities received information suggesting that she might have been traveling with a male companion and could have been heading towards California or Mexico. The Columbus Division of Police were the primary agency investigating her case and had appealed to the public for any information that might lead to her whereabouts. The circumstances surrounding Joanna's disappearance raised significant concerns for her well-being. The possibility that she may have traveled a long distance, potentially even out of the country, complicated the search efforts. Law enforcement officials circulated her description and the details of her case, hoping to generate leads from the public. Her case was entered into national databases for missing persons, and her family endured a painful period of uncertainty, waiting for any news of their daughter. After a period of time, Joanna Hernandez-Pacheco was located and is no longer considered a missing person. While the specific details surrounding her recovery and the exact date she was found have not been made publicly available, the confirmation that she is alive brought an end to the active investigation. This news provided a sense of relief to her family and the community that had been concerned for her safety. The case serves as a reminder of the many families who experience the distress of a missing loved one and the importance of community awareness and law enforcement dedication in resolving these difficult situations.
Jun 23, 2018
Columbus
Ohio
Franklin County
Columbus
No
43428
Columbus Division of Police
Columbus
Ohio
Franklin County
43215
Doug Garrett
Detective
120 Marconi Boulevard, Ohio
6146454545
Local
Law Enforcement
180516031
Columbus Division of Police
Black
Black
Black
Yes
05/30/2026
