Two brothers, Jesus Orengo Ovalles, 15, and Edwin Orengo Ovalles, 17, were last seen on the morning of Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at the Medardo Carazo school in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico. A social worker, Vanessa Troche Pagán, reported them missing when they did not return to their home in the Los Castro sector of the Carraízo neighborhood in Trujillo Alto. The brothers are originally from Yauco. At the time of their disappearance, they were both wearing their school uniforms, which consisted of a purple shirt with the school's logo, black pants, and black and white sneakers.
Jesus Orengo Ovalles was described as being 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing approximately 170 pounds. He has a dark complexion, brown eyes, and black hair. His brother, Edwin Orengo Ovalles, was described as being 5 feet 11 inches tall and weighing around 160 pounds. He also has a dark complexion, brown eyes, and black hair. Edwin reportedly has piercings in his nose and both ears.
The Missing Persons Division of the Carolina CIC is handling the investigation into the disappearance of the two brothers. As of March 2025, both Jesus and his brother, Edwin, were still listed as missing by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children. Authorities have urged anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Jesus and Edwin Orengo Ovalles to contact them. The public can reach the Missing Persons Division at 793-1234, extensions 2459, 2463, and 2464, the Carolina CIC at 257-7500, or the confidential police line at 343-2020. Information can also be shared through the official police social media accounts.
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