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Darwin Barrera-ruano Missing Person Case

Last seen in Providence, Rhode Island on Feb 13, 2023

Victim Details

Created

May 9, 2025

Case Added

May 9, 2025

First Name

Darwin

Last Name

Barrera-ruano

Current Age

Age At Disappearance

Height

60 inches

Height To

62 inches

Weight

100 lbs

Weight To

120 lbs

Ethnicity

Hispanic / Latino

Gender

Male

Last Seen

Feb 13, 2023

City

Providence

State

Rhode Island

County

Providence County

Zip Code

Providence

Tribal Land

Yes

Agency ID

168226

Agency Name

Providence Police Department

Agency City

Providence

Agency State

Rhode Island

Agency County

Providence County

Agency Zip Code

02903

Agency Address

325 Washington Street, Rhode Island

Agency Phone

4012723121

Agency Jurisdiction

Local

Agency Type

Law Enforcement

Agency Website

http://www.providenceri.gov/police-department/

Agency Case #

23-11427

Agency Report Date

Feb 13, 2023

Primary Agency

Providence Police Department

Hair Color

Black

Left Eye Color

Brown

Right Eye Color

Brown

Last Updated

Sep 26, 2026

Area Last Seen:

Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP143451) and 1 other source

Darwin Renaldo Barrera-Ruano, a 17-year-old Hispanic male, was reported missing from Providence, Rhode Island, on February 13, 2023. According to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System Darwin left his residence and may be in South Carolina.

At the time of his disappearance, Darwin was described as standing between 5 feet and 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing between 100 and 120 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. No specific information regarding his clothing or accessories at the time he went missing has been provided. Additionally, there are no distinctive physical features noted in the available records.

The Providence Police Department is the primary agency handling Darwin's case. They have assigned case number 23-11427 to his disappearance. As of the latest update, there have been no new developments reported in the case. Darwin's case was entered into the NamUs database on May 9, 2025, indicating that efforts to locate him are ongoing.

Darwin's disappearance is part of a broader concern regarding missing children in Rhode Island. As of May 2023, there were 13 children reported missing in the state, according to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children. The FBI emphasizes the importance of public assistance in such cases, noting that "no detail is too small" when it comes to providing information that could aid in locating missing individuals.

Anyone with information about Darwin's whereabouts is urged to contact the Providence Police Department at 272-3121. Even seemingly insignificant details could be crucial in helping to locate him and reunite him with his family.
Last Seen: Feb 13, 2023

Links to Additional Sources (1)

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Missing Person / NamUs #MP143451

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

78%Possible

John Doe — Brooklyn, New York

UP147917 • Found Jun 26, 2025

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Sex ✓Male

Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 17 when missing

Race 100%Hispanic

Location 65%152 mi away

TimingFound 2 years after last seen

Height 100%4'11" vs 5'0"–5'2"

Weight 100%97 lb vs 100–120 lb

Hair 100%Black vs Black

Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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Darwin Barrera-ruano Missing Person Case

Last seen in Providence, Rhode Island on Feb 13, 2023

Victim Details

Case Description

Links to Additional Sources (1)

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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