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Melissa Mercado Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Dec 27, 2023

Victim Details

Created

Nov 18, 2024

Case Added

Dec 04, 2024

Firstname

Melissa

Lastname

Mercado

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

65 inches

Weight

140 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Female

Last Seen

Dec 27, 2023

City

Houston

State

Texas

County

Harris County

Zip Code

Houston

Tribal Land

Agency ID

156597

Agency Name

Harris County Sheriff's Office

Agency City

Houston

Agency State

Texas

Agency County

Harris County

Agency Zip Code

77002

Agency Contact

Kelly Murphy

Contact Job Title

Deputy Investigator

Agency Address

1200 Baker, Texas

Agency Phone

7132216000

Agency Jurisdiction

County

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

https://www.harriscountyso.org/

Agency Case #

2410-02620

Agency Report Date

2024-10-07

Primary Agency

Harris County Sheriff's Office

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Solved

Yes

Last Updated

07/17/2026

Area Last Seen:

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A 16-year-old female named Melissa Mercado was reported missing from Houston, Texas, last seen on December 27, 2023. Her disappearance prompted engagement by local law enforcement. Available public records confirm her name, age, location, and last known date, but do not include detailed descriptions of her appearance, circumstances surrounding her disappearance, or ongoing investigative leads. Her case had been cataloged by relevant law enforcement agencies.

Subsequently, reports indic ...

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Melissa Mercado Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Dec 27, 2023

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