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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP147421)
In the quiet community of Youngtown, Arizona, a family's life was irrevocably changed on a Monday afternoon. It was on March 31, 2025, that 16-year-old Alexander Gutierrez was last seen. The young man, a Hispanic/Latino male with black hair and brown eyes, vanished from his residence in the 85363 zip code. The circumstances provided by authorities indicate that at approximately 2:00 p.m., Alexander ran away from his home. His sudden departure left his loved ones with unanswered questions and a profound sense of worry for his safety and well-being.

At the time of his disappearance, Alexander was described as being between 5 feet 10 inches and 5 feet 11 inches tall, with a weight ranging from 200 to 220 pounds. The Maricopa County Sheriff's Office is the investigating agency handling his case, under case number IR25008061. Unfortunately, details regarding the specific clothing he was wearing at the time he went missing or any distinctive physical features have not been made widely available to the public. The absence of this information creates additional challenges for community members who wish to keep a vigilant eye out for the missing teenager.

The case of Alexander Gutierrez is a somber reminder of the vulnerability of youth. A 16-year-old boy left his home in Maricopa County and has not been seen or heard from since that late March day. The investigation, led by the Maricopa County Sheriff's Office, continues to seek information that might lead to his whereabouts. His family and community are left to hope for a safe return, holding onto the memory of the young man who disappeared without a trace. The overview of the case remains focused on the initial event; a teenage boy classified as a runaway, leaving his home and sparking a search and an ongoing investigation into his disappearance.

Last Seen: Mar 31, 2025

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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.

75%Possible
Unidentified Person — Gila Bend, Arizona - unidentified case UP158272
Unidentified Person — Gila Bend, Arizona
UP158272 • Found Mar 26, 2026
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Age 100%Est. 16–25 vs 16
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 89%51 mi away, same county
TimingFound 12 months after last seen
Height 68%5'3"–5'7" vs 5'10"–5'11"

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