Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP144218)
Twelve-year-old Ekaterina “Katya” Bleau was reported missing from Naples, Florida, after last being seen riding a black electric scooter near the area of Vanderbilt Beach Road and Vineyards Boulevard. She is described as approximately 5 feet 5 inches tall, weighing around 120 pounds, with green eyes and light brown hair typically worn in a bun. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing black Nike leggings, a pinkish-orange Ron Jon t-shirt, and light blue Crocs.
The case drew an immediate response from the Collier County Sheriff’s Office, who circulated alerts requesting assistance from the public. Law enforcement encouraged anyone with information about Katya’s whereabouts to come forward, emphasizing the urgency due to her young age and the lack of known direction she may have taken. Her case details were entered into official missing person registries, and both local news agencies and national databases took steps to amplify awareness of her disappearance.
Media coverage described her last known activity as riding her motorized scooter, a detail that was widely reported in community alerts and broadcasts. Flyers and social media posts contributed to the growing public effort to locate her, and updates from news outlets reflected an active investigation by local authorities. Law enforcement did not initially share further details about any potential leads or sightings, and the circumstances surrounding her disappearance remained unclear.
At a later, unspecified date, authorities confirmed that Ekaterina had been located. While specific information regarding where or how she was found was not made public, the sheriff’s office stated that she had been safely recovered. No additional details were released, and it remains unknown what events transpired during her absence. The case drew significant public attention, and the announcement of her recovery brought relief to the community, although many questions remain unanswered due to the limited information provided.Last Seen: May 20, 2025
