Alijas Gutierrez Missing Person Case

Aug 02, 2024

Nov 26, 2024

Alijas

Gutierrez

18

16

73 inches

135 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

In the quiet village of Dobbs Ferry, New York, a community was left with a lingering sense of unease and a host of unanswered questions following the disappearance of 16-year-old Alijas Gutierrez. A young man of Hispanic and Black descent, Alijas was last seen on July 19, 2024. At the time he went missing, he was described as being 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighing approximately 135 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. The specific details of what he was wearing or his intended destination on that summer day have not been made public, adding to the mystery that surrounds his sudden vanishing. The circumstances leading to his disappearance remain unclear, launching a period of uncertainty and concern for his family and the residents of the Westchester County village. Immediately following the report of his disappearance, the Village of Dobbs Ferry Police Department initiated an investigation and a search effort in an attempt to locate the teenager. The case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs), a national database designed to assist in missing persons cases. The local community responded with an outpouring of support for the Gutierrez family, holding vigils and forming support groups to help them through the difficult time. Volunteers and concerned citizens worked to spread awareness by distributing flyers and sharing his information across various social media platforms in the hopes of generating leads. Despite the efforts of law enforcement and the community, no significant leads have emerged to shed light on what happened to Alijas Gutierrez. The investigation remains active, with authorities continuing to encourage the public to come forward with any information that might be relevant to the case, no matter how insignificant it may seem. The disappearance has had a profound impact on Dobbs Ferry, prompting discussions about the safety of young people and the importance of community watchfulness. The case of Alijas Gutierrez stands as a somber reminder of a young life interrupted, leaving a family in anguish and a community waiting for answers and hoping for a resolution that will bring him home.

Jul 19, 2024

Dobbs Ferry

New York

Westchester County

Dobbs Ferry

No

151055

Village of Dobbs Ferry Police Department

Dobbs Ferry

New York

Westchester County

10522

112 Main Street, New York

9146935500

Local

Law Enforcement

DF-006440-23

Village of Dobbs Ferry Police Department

2613

Black

Brown

Brown

08/24/2026