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On January 23, 2023, 15-year-old Alex Omar Ramirez-Carranza was last seen in Newport News, Virginia. His disappearance has prompted efforts from law enforcement and child advocacy groups to locate him. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has assigned case number VA23-0289 to his file.

At the time he went missing, specific details about what he was wearing or the circumstances leading up to his disappearance were not widely publicized. Authorities have encouraged any ...Read More
Last Seen: Jan 23, 2023

Victim Details

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Alex

Ramirez Carranza

15

15

Hispanic / Latino

Male

In the coastal city of Newport News, Virginia, a family's life was changed when a young man named Alex Omar Ramirez Carranza vanished. On January 23, 2023, the then-teenage male was last seen, and the days that followed have been filled with concern and unanswered questions for those who know and love him. The circumstances surrounding the day he went missing are not widely known, leaving a void of information for a community that wishes for his safe return. As time moves forward, Alex would now be 18 years old. Details regarding the official investigation into Alex’s disappearance have been limited in public disclosures. The Newport News Police Department is the primary agency handling the case and encourages anyone with information to come forward. The absence of significant public updates can be agonizing for the family and community, who hold onto hope for a breakthrough. Cases like Alex's highlight the silent struggle many families endure when a loved one goes missing without a trace. The overall picture of Alex's case is one of quiet uncertainty, with very few details available through online sources. His disappearance is registered with the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children, a testament to the ongoing search. Without specifics about his last known whereabouts or clothing, the public is left with a limited ability to assist in the search. The case of Alex Omar Ramirez Carranza remains an open wound for his loved ones, a story without an ending, as they await any piece of information that might bring him home.

Jan 23, 2023

NEWPORT NEWS

Virginia

06/12/2026