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Neilsa Gerena Missing Person Case

Last seen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Dec 01, 1999

Victim Details

Created

Dec 06, 2013

Case Added

Jan 12, 2024

Firstname

Neilsa

Lastname

Gerena

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

62 inches

Weight

140 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Dec 01, 1999

City

Philadelphia

State

Pennsylvania

County

Philadelphia County

Zip Code

19124

Tribal Land

Agency ID

22896

Agency Name

Philadelphia Police Department

Agency City

Philadelphia

Agency State

Pennsylvania

Agency County

Philadelphia County

Agency Zip Code

19125

Agency Contact

Viviana Reyes

Contact Job Title

Detective

Agency Address

300 East Hunting Park Avenue, Pennsylvania

Agency Phone

2156863093

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Case #

20013-25-099580

Agency Report Date

2013-11-26

Primary Agency

Philadelphia Police Department

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Solved

Last Updated

08/22/2026

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Case Description

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In the winter of 1999, a 33-year-old Hispanic female named Neilsa Gerena vanished from her home in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Family members last saw her at her residence in December of that year, but the exact date remains unknown. At the time of her disappearance, Neilsa was described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing approximately 140 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She has several distinct tattoos, including the names 'Gina' and 'Pito' on her left and ri ...

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Last Seen: Dec 01, 1999

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Neilsa Gerena Missing Person Case

Last seen in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on Dec 01, 1999

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