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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP157886)
On the evening of April 12, 2026, in the city of Seguin, Texas, 16-year-old Tanya Martinez was last seen. At the time of her disappearance, the teenager, who is of Hispanic and White heritage, was described as being five feet one inch tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds. She has shoulder-length brown hair, brown eyes, and wears glasses. When she was last seen, Tanya was wearing a black shirt with "homecoming" screen printed on it, black shorts, gold cross earrings, and James Avery bracelets. Her disappearance prompted her family and the community to become deeply concerned for her welfare.

The Seguin Police Department was notified of Tanya's disappearance and promptly opened an investigation, registering her case under the number 26-p11714. Law enforcement and her family were anxious for any information that could lead to her safe return. Details about the specific circumstances surrounding the moment she went missing were not widely publicized, which is common in such investigations as authorities work to piece together a timeline of events. The focus of the initial efforts was to gather information from the public and spread awareness about Tanya's disappearance in the hope that someone might have seen something that could help locate her.

In a positive resolution to a situation that began with widespread concern, the Seguin Police Department later reported that Tanya Martinez had been found alive. Official reports confirmed her recovery, bringing an end to the active search. Specific details regarding the date, location, and circumstances of her being found have not been made public by authorities. This practice of withholding information is typical in cases involving minors to protect the privacy and well-being of the individual and their family as they move forward. The case of Tanya Martinez is an overview of a community's concern for a missing teenager that ultimately concluded with the welcome news of her being safely located.

Last Seen: Apr 12, 2026

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