Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP149379)
Anthony Martinez, a 15-year-old male, was last seen on August 19, 2025, in Manteca, California. His case began as a missing juvenile report in San Joaquin County, where concern quickly centered on the fact that a teenager had disappeared from his normal surroundings and could not be immediately located. Publicly available missing-person information identified Anthony as a young male from Manteca and connected the case to local law enforcement, placing the search under the attention of the
Manteca Police Department. At the time he was reported missing, the circumstances available to the public were limited, but the essential concern was clear: Anthony was a minor, he was away from where he was expected to be, and those responsible for his safety needed help determining where he had gone.
The early information released in connection with Anthony’s disappearance described him as a juvenile whose absence required public awareness and law-enforcement follow-up. In missing juvenile cases, even when there are indications that a young person may have left voluntarily, investigators and caregivers still treat the matter with urgency because age, vulnerability, distance from home, lack of reliable communication, and the possibility of exploitation or unsafe conditions can all increase the risk. Anthony’s disappearance from Manteca would have affected not only those closest to him, but also the broader community asked to remain alert for any sign of him. The case was presented publicly so that anyone who had seen him, heard from him, or had information about his whereabouts could assist authorities in bringing him safely home.
The investigating agency has reported that Anthony Martinez has been found alive, meaning his case is no longer an active missing-person case. The exact date and circumstances of his recovery have not been made clear in the available public information, so no specific recovery date can be responsibly stated. What can be said is that the outcome brought the most important resolution possible in a missing juvenile case: Anthony was located alive after being reported missing from Manteca. Overall, this case began with the alarming disappearance of a 15-year-old boy from Manteca, California, prompted public concern and law-enforcement attention, and ultimately ended with official confirmation that Anthony was found alive.Last Seen: Aug 19, 2025
