Maria Lazaro-avila Missing Person Case

Jan 28, 2026

Jan 28, 2026

Maria

Lazaro-avila

22

18

Hispanic / Latino

Female

In the winter of 2021, a fourteen-year-old girl named Maria Lazaro-Avila vanished from Phoenix, Arizona. On December 21st, she was last seen near North 9th Street and East Euclid Avenue. At the time of her disappearance, Maria was described as being approximately 5'8" tall and weighing 150 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. She is a member of the Gila River Indian Community. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance have not been widely publicized, leaving her family and community with many unanswered questions. The days and weeks following Maria's disappearance were filled with uncertainty. Efforts to locate her were initiated, with law enforcement and community members joining in the search. Information about her case was shared through various channels in the hopes that someone might come forward with information. There was a belief that she might still be in the local Phoenix area. Despite these efforts, tangible leads that could lead to her whereabouts remained elusive, adding to the distress of her loved ones. The search for Maria Lazaro-Avila continued, marked by the persistent hope of her family and community for her safe return. The case has been documented in the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs) under case number MP87811. The Phoenix Police Department has been the primary agency investigating her disappearance and has urged anyone with information to contact them at (602)-262-6151. The case serves as a heart-wrenching reminder of the ongoing crisis of missing and murdered Indigenous people and the profound impact these unresolved cases have on their communities. The lack of significant developments in the investigation has been a source of ongoing frustration and sorrow for those who know and love Maria.

Dec 27, 2021

Phoenix

Arizona

08/23/2026