Yoxy Zuniga Romero Missing Person Case

Nov 22, 2017

Nov 17, 2022

Yoxy

Zuniga Romero

24

15

67 inches

140 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

A sense of concern grew in Yonkers, New York, following the disappearance of 15-year-old Yoxy Zuniga Romero. He was last seen on December 25, 2016, a day that is typically filled with family and celebration. At the time he went missing, Yoxy was described as a Hispanic male, standing at 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were not immediately clear, leading to worry and a search for answers. As days turned into weeks and then months, the search for Yoxy continued. In February 2017, nearly two months after he was last seen, law enforcement agencies and the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children sought the public's help in locating the missing teenager. The appeal for information was reiterated in August of that year, by which point Yoxy had been missing for nearly eight months. The Yonkers Police Department was designated as the primary investigating agency, and the public was urged to contact them or the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children with any potential leads. The case of Yoxy Zuniga Romero highlights a concerning trend regarding the media coverage of missing persons, particularly those from minority communities. Despite the prolonged period he has been missing, his case did not receive widespread national media attention. This lack of coverage is a common issue for many missing Black and Hispanic teenagers, whose stories often remain unheard by the broader public. The continued efforts to find Yoxy underscore the ongoing need for awareness and vigilance in all missing persons cases, regardless of their background. The official investigation, handled by the Yonkers Police Department, remains a critical component in the search for answers regarding what happened to Yoxy after he was last seen on that Christmas day.

Dec 25, 2016

Yonkers

New York

Westchester County

10705

770

Yonkers Police Department

Yonkers

New York

Westchester County

10701

104 South Broadway, New York

9143777731

Local

Law Enforcement

https://www.yonkersny.gov/live/public-safety/police-department

KWYK6675

Yonkers Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

09/05/2026