Vannessa Garcia Mendoza, then 18 years old, was last seen in Reseda, California, on December 13, 2018. She disappeared along with her younger siblings, sister Ximena Garcia-Mendoza and brother Jesus Garcia-Mendoza. Authorities believe the children are being concealed by their mother, Yohana Mendoza-Mercado. Some reports also suggest that the children's father may be in their company.
At the time of her disappearance, Vannessa was described as a Hispanic female with black hair and brown eyes. Her height was listed as 5 feet 2 inches and her weight as 203 pounds. She was reportedly wearing a white t-shirt at the time she went missing.
The Los Angeles Police Department is the agency handling the case of the missing siblings. The National Center for Missing & Exploited Children has also publicized the case under NCMEC Case # 1355208. The circumstances surrounding their disappearance with their mother suggest a possible parental abduction. The search for Vannessa and her siblings remains ongoing.
Last Seen: Dec 13, 2018
