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Nery
Lopez Chivalan
18
17
67 inches
120 lbs
Hispanic / Latino
Male
In the quiet border city of Blaine, Washington, a family's life was disrupted when 17-year-old Nery Lopez Chivalan was last seen on July 17, 2023. A Hispanic male with black hair and black eyes, Nery's sudden disappearance prompted his legal guardian to report him as a runaway to the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office. The initial report indicated a belief that Nery might be heading to California, a detail that added a layer of complexity to the search from its very beginning. The circumstances were further complicated by the fact that Nery's parents reside in Guatemala, creating a significant geographical and logistical challenge for communication and coordination. According to the information provided to law enforcement, Nery had made contact with his parents in Guatemala via phone, informing them of his intention to travel to California. However, subsequent attempts to reach his family to confirm if he had arrived or made further contact were unsuccessful. This lack of communication left a void in the investigation, making it difficult to ascertain Nery's well-being or his actual whereabouts. The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office initiated an investigation, docketed under case number 23A21997, but with limited leads, the case quickly grew cold. The days turned into weeks, and the weeks into months, with no new information surfacing about Nery's location. The initial report of him running away and intending to go to California remains the last known piece of information about his plans. The investigation has been hampered by the inability to reconnect with his parents in Guatemala to determine if any further contact was made. As time continues to pass, the case of Nery Lopez Chivalan remains an open and unresolved missing person investigation, a poignant reminder of a young life interrupted and a family left with unanswered questions. The search for Nery continues, with law enforcement and his community holding out hope for his safe return.
Jul 17, 2023
Blaine
Washington
Whatcom County
No
138377
Whatcom County Sheriff's Office
Bellingham
Washington
Whatcom County
98225
Samantha Robinson
Detective
311 Grand Avenue, Washington
3607786600
County
Law Enforcement
23A21997
2023-07-17
Whatcom County Sheriff's Office
Black
Black
Black
06/04/2026
