Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP143932)
Elkin Onan Benitez Cruz, a 17-year-old male of Hispanic/Latino ethnicity, was reported missing from Houston, Texas. His last known contact was on January 31, 2025. The case was officially reported on April 11, 2025, and is currently being investigated by the Houston Police Department.
Elkin is described as being 5 feet 2 inches tall and weighing approximately 116 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes.
No additional information regarding distinctive physical features, clothing, or accessories at the time of his disappearance has been provided.
The circumstances surrounding Elkin’s disappearance remain unclear. Authorities have not released details regarding the events leading up to his last known contact. His case is listed in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System which provides a centralized database for missing persons cases.
The Houston Police Department is leading the investigation, with Detective John Pickett assigned to the case. Anyone with information regarding Elkin’s whereabouts is encouraged to contact the department at 394-1872.
For further updates and official details, the Texas Department of Public Safety maintains an online bulletin for missing persons cases, which may provide additional information as the investigation progresses.Last Seen: Jan 31, 2025
