Sixteen-year-old Stephanie Chavez was last seen in Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, on February 8, 2013. Authorities believe she left of her own accord and is classified as an endangered runaway. At the time of her disappearance, Stephanie was described as a Hispanic female with black hair and brown eyes, with a height between 4'1" and 4'8" and a weight of 138 to 150 pounds. She has pierced ears and may be using the last name Arroyo. When she was last seen, she was wearing a high school t-shirt, blue jeans, and Nike sneakers; another report states she was wearing black pants and a pink sweatshirt.
It is believed that Stephanie left with an adult male companion named Alex Arroyo. While a photograph of Arroyo has been circulated in connection with the case, there is little additional information available about him. Authorities have suggested that the pair may have traveled to Mexico.
Few details have been made public regarding the circumstances leading to Stephanie's disappearance. The case has been featured on missing persons websites like The Charley Project, and age-progression photos have been created to show what Stephanie might look like as she has gotten older. The West Palm Beach Police Department is the investigating agency for her case. As of late 2021, her case remains unsolved, with no significant updates on her whereabouts or the circumstances of her disappearance.
Last Seen: Feb 8, 2013
