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Cindy Garcia, an 18-year-old Hispanic female, was last seen in Columbus, Ohio on May 19, 2020. She has not been heard from since. At the time of her disappearance, Garcia was described as being 5'4" tall and weighing 102 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. She has pierced ears and may use the first name Brenda.

Few details have been made public regarding the circumstances of Cindy Garcia's disappearance. The Columbus Division of Police is the investigating agency in her case. Inform ...Read More
Last Seen: May 19, 2020

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Victim Details

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Cindy

Garcia

18

18

5'4 inches

102 lbs

Hispanic

Female

In the spring of 2020, a young woman named Cindy Garcia vanished from her life in Columbus, Ohio, leaving behind a profound sense of worry and a multitude of unanswered questions. At eighteen years old, Cindy was just on the cusp of adulthood, with a future that was hers to shape. Described as a Hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes, she was petite in stature, standing at five feet four inches and weighing just over one hundred pounds. Her disappearance has left a void in the lives of those who know her, a void filled with the heavy silence of her absence. The circumstances surrounding Cindy's disappearance are unsettlingly sparse. She was last seen on May 19, 2020, and from that day forward, no one has reported hearing from her. In some missing persons' reports, it is noted that she may use the alias Brenda Garcia, a small detail in a case with very few leads. The lack of information has been a significant barrier in the search, creating a frustrating and painful reality for her family and the investigators working to find her. Every day that passes without a word deepens the mystery and the anguish for those who are waiting for her return. The investigation into Cindy Garcia's whereabouts remains active, a testament to the hope that she will one day be found. The Columbus Police Department is the primary agency handling her case, and they continue to seek any information that might lead to a breakthrough. The overview of this case is one of a sudden and unexplained disappearance of a young woman at the very beginning of her adult life. The scarcity of details surrounding her last known moments has created a challenging investigation and an enduring state of uncertainty for her loved ones. The compassionate hope is that someone, somewhere, holds the key to her story and will come forward to help bring her home.

May 19, 2020

Columbus

Ohio

Columbus

Columbus Division of Police

614-645-4545

05/08/2026