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Authorities in Arlington County, Virginia, are actively searching for 17-year-old Ariana Veliz Bonilla, who was last seen on April 4, 2026. An alert has been issued by the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children under the case number VA26-1357 to aid in the search. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance have not been widely publicized, but law enforcement and family are concerned for her welfare.

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Last Seen: Apr 04, 2026

Victim Details

Apr 16, 2026

Apr 16, 2026

Ariana

Veliz Bonilla

17

17

Hispanic / Latino

Female

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Apr 04, 2026

ARLINGTON COUNTY

Virginia

06/24/2026