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Elkin Benitez Cruz Missing Person Case

Last seen in Houston, Texas on Jan 31, 2025

Victim Details

May 16, 2025

May 23, 2025

Elkin

Benitez Cruz

18

17

62 inches

116 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

Jan 31, 2025

Houston

Texas

Harris County

Houston

No

168570

Houston Police Department

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77048

John Pickett

Detective/Police Officer

8300 Mykawa, Texas

8323941872

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.houstonpolice.org/

465896-25

2025-04-11

Houston Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

07/24/2026


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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 ...
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