Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP155329)
In the quiet community of Winter Haven, Florida, a family's sense of peace was unsettled in the winter of 2026. On February 12th, 13-year-old Keyaraliz Lopez, a young Hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes, was last seen. The circumstances of her disappearance were noted as having left from her residence in the Eloise area. Her sudden absence prompted immediate concern, and her case was officially reported to law enforcement, launching an investigation into her whereabouts.
The Polk County Sheriff's Office took the lead in the search for the missing teenager, and her details were entered into national databases for missing persons.
As the investigation into Keyaraliz's disappearance continued, her family and community waited anxiously for any news. The days following her last sighting were filled with uncertainty. Efforts to locate her were underway, with law enforcement working to piece together the events leading up to her leaving her home. Information regarding what she was wearing at the time or any specific details about her departure was not widely circulated in public reports, leaving a void of information for those following her case and hoping for her safe return. The lack of publicly available details often meant that the community could only offer their support and hope for a positive outcome.
In a welcome turn of events, the Polk County Sheriff's Office reported that Keyaraliz Lopez had been located and was alive. While this news brought immense relief to her loved ones and the concerned public, the specific details surrounding her recovery remain vague. Official reports have not provided information on the exact date she was found or the circumstances that led to her safe return. The case of Keyaraliz Lopez serves as a reminder of the distress a family endures when a child goes missing. It began with the concern for a 13-year-old girl who left her Winter Haven home and concluded with the positive, though private, resolution of her being found alive.Last Seen: Feb 12, 2026
