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Oct 15, 2024
Oct 17, 2024
Arianna
Puentes
16
16
63 inches
65 inches
125 lbs
135 lbs
Hispanic / Latino
Female
In the spring of 2024, concern grew for the welfare of 16-year-old Arianna Puentes after she was reported missing from Bridgeview, Illinois. She left her home one morning and did not return, prompting an investigation by the Bridgeview Police Department. The circumstances surrounding her initial departure were unclear, leading to a period of uncertainty for her family and community. Efforts to locate her were initiated, with law enforcement seeking information from the public to help ensure her safe return. To aid in the search, a detailed description of Arianna was circulated. She was identified as a female of both Black and Hispanic ethnicity, standing between five feet three inches and five feet five inches tall, and weighing approximately 125 to 135 pounds. She has brown, curly hair that is styled above her shoulders and brown eyes. A particularly distinguishing feature is a tattoo of two flowers located on the right side of her neck, just behind her ear. It was also noted that she wears glasses. Community members and her family were actively involved, hoping for any information that could lead to her whereabouts. Fortunately, the search for Arianna Puentes concluded with her being located and found alive. While the specific details regarding the time, location, and circumstances of her recovery have not been publicly detailed, the resolution of her case brought an end to the active search. The confirmation that she is no longer a missing person was a welcome outcome for all involved. The case brought to light the importance of community awareness and assistance in missing persons investigations, and her being found provided a sense of relief to her loved ones and the concerned public.
May 11, 2024
Chicago
Illinois
Cook County
Chicago
No
155077
Bridgeview Police Department
Bridgeview
Illinois
Cook County
60455
Moawiah Bages
Investigator
7500 South Oketo Avenue, Illinois
7084582131
Local
Law Enforcement
24-01012
2024-03-11
Bridgeview Police Department
Brown
Brown
Brown
Yes
05/20/2026
