Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP158074)
On a spring day in Ocala, Florida, the life of a teenager took an unexpected turn, sparking concern among her family and community. Sixteen-year-old Fey La Puerta, a young woman of Hispanic/Latino descent, was last seen on April 27, 2026. The circumstances surrounding her initial disappearance were unsettlingly ordinary; she was simply seen leaving her apartment.
When she did not return and could not be contacted, those who knew her grew worried, and a report was filed with the Ocala Police Department. The initial report marked the beginning of an anxious period for her loved ones, who awaited any news of her whereabouts.
In response to her disappearance, the Ocala Police Department launched an investigation, case number 202600065887, and sought assistance from the public. Information about Fey was circulated in the hopes that someone might have seen something that could help locate her. She was described as having red or auburn hair and brown eyes, standing about five feet four inches tall, and weighing around 130 pounds. Community members shared her story, hoping for a safe and swift return. The days that followed were filled with uncertainty as investigators worked to piece together the timeline of events leading up to the moment she was last seen, a common and crucial process in any missing person case.
Thankfully, the search for Fey La Puerta came to a positive conclusion. The Ocala Police Department later reported that she had been located and was alive. In many cases involving minors, specific details about their recovery and the circumstances of their time away are not publicly disclosed to protect the privacy of the individuals and their families. While the exact date of her recovery remains unclear, the confirmation that she was found safe brought immense relief to her family and the community that had been holding out hope. The case of Fey La Puerta serves as an overview of a frightening situation that concluded with the best possible outcome: a missing teenager being found and reunited with her family.Last Seen: Apr 27, 2026
