Yeni Mendez Missing Person Case

Aug 12, 2024

Aug 13, 2024

Yeni

Mendez

16

14

60 inches

62 inches

125 lbs

135 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

A sense of concern arose in Memphis, Tennessee, for a 14-year-old girl named Yeni Diaz Mendez who was last seen on July 5, 2024. The young female vanished from her residence in the 38117 zip code area of Memphis. On that day, Yeni left her home and did not return, sparking worry for her safety and well-being. The circumstances surrounding her departure are not detailed, but the core fact remains that a teenager disappeared from her community, leaving her loved ones to wonder where she could be. The Memphis Police Department was notified and opened an investigation into her disappearance, cataloging her as a missing person. Yeni is described as a Hispanic female with black, shoulder-length hair and brown eyes. At the time she went missing, she stood between five feet and five feet two inches tall and weighed between 125 and 135 pounds. No specific information has been made public about the clothing she was wearing on the day she was last seen, nor were there details regarding any distinctive physical features or accessories she might have had with her. This lack of specific detail can often make it more challenging for the public to identify a missing person. The investigation into Yeni's disappearance is being handled by the Memphis Police Department. The case highlights the painful reality that young people can and do go missing, leaving a void in the lives of their families. Without any public leads or reported sightings, the case remains an active and open concern. The overview of the situation is that a young girl left her home one day and has not been seen or heard from since. Her family and law enforcement continue to seek answers and hope for her safe return.

Jul 05, 2024

Memphis

Tennessee

Shelby County

38117

No

151382

Memphis Police Department

Memphis

Tennessee

Shelby County

38103

170 North Main Street, Tennessee

9016363700

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.memphispolice.org/

2407022221ME

2024-07-05

Memphis Police Department

3651

Black

Brown

Brown

06/28/2026