An extensive search for 17-year-old Tamara Perez is underway in Vero Beach, Florida, and surrounding areas. Tamara was last seen on the evening of Thursday, December 18, 2025. Authorities have released a description of Tamara, noting she is a minor and there are concerns for her well-being. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has been alerted and has assigned case number 2072188 to her disappearance.
The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) has since marked Tamara Perez as located, and her missing poster has been taken down. NCMEC has not said whether she was found alive or deceased, and no further details about the circumstances have been released.
Community members and local law enforcement have been actively involved in the search efforts. Flyers with Tamara's photograph and essential information have been circulated throughout Vero Beach and shared widely on various social media platforms.
Investigators are meticulously following up on any potential leads and are encouraging the public to come forward with any information, regardless of how insignificant it may seem. The focus of the investigation is to safely bring Tamara back to her family.
The family of Tamara Perez is pleading with the public for assistance in locating their daughter. They have expressed deep concern for her safety and are urging anyone with knowledge of her whereabouts to contact the Vero Beach Police Department or the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. A reward for information leading to Tamara's safe return is being considered. The case remains active, with law enforcement officials working around the clock to resolve her disappearance.Last Seen: Dec 18, 2025
