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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP100587) and 2 other sources
In the late summer of 2018, the life of a family and a community in Lehigh County, Pennsylvania, was forever changed with the disappearance of a local teenager. On September 25, 2018, 17-year-old Brayan Arteaga-Flores was last seen in Fountain Hill. A young man of Hispanic descent, Brayan was described as having black hair and brown eyes, with a height of five feet six inches and a weight of approximately 170 pounds. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance are sparse, with the only available detail being that he left with another male juvenile. The lack of specific information regarding what he was wearing or any personal belongings he may have had with him has added to the complexity of the case.

The days turned into weeks, and the weeks into months, yet there was no sign of Brayan. The initial report of his disappearance was filed with the Salisbury Township Police Department on the same day he was last seen. Despite the efforts of law enforcement, the trail seemed to go cold almost immediately. Publicly available information about the investigation is scarce, leaving many questions unanswered. The identity of the juvenile he was with has not been publicly disclosed, nor have the details of where they were headed or why they left. This absence of information has undoubtedly been a source of immense pain and frustration for his loved ones, who have been left to wonder about his fate for years.

Years have now passed since Brayan Arteaga-Flores vanished. The case remains open, a lingering source of concern and unanswered questions for the community and the authorities. His case was formally entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System on February 23, 2023, ensuring that his information remains accessible to law enforcement agencies across the country. The overview of this case is one of quiet uncertainty. A teenager's life was interrupted for reasons that remain unknown to the public. The narrative of his disappearance is marked not by dramatic events, but by a profound and unsettling lack of information, leaving a void in the lives of those who know and miss him. The hope for answers and for Brayan's safe return endures, a testament to the lasting impact of his absence.

Last Seen: Sep 25, 2018

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Possible Unidentified Matches (5)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

81%Moderate
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP73324
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP73324 • Found May 7, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–45 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%76 mi away
TimingFound 19 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%168 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
80%Moderate
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP59677
John Doe — New York, New York
UP59677 • Found Jul 15, 2019
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Sex ✓Male
Age 74%Est. 20–40 vs 17
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 83%73 mi away
TimingFound 10 months after last seen
Height 100%5'5"–5'7" vs 5'6"
Weight 88%197 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Bronx, New York - unidentified case UP114582
John Doe — Bronx, New York
UP114582 • Found Dec 29, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 20–40 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 80%83 mi away
TimingFound 5 years after last seen
Height 84%5'8" vs 5'6"
Weight 100%157 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown
78%Possible
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York - unidentified case UP80273
John Doe — Brooklyn, New York
UP80273 • Found Apr 10, 2021
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 15–23 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%75 mi away
TimingFound 3 years after last seen
Height 68%5'9" vs 5'6"
Weight 81%137 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
76%Possible
John Doe — New York, New York - unidentified case UP68078
John Doe — New York, New York
UP68078 • Found Mar 30, 2020
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Sex ✓Male
Age 100%Est. 17–30 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 82%76 mi away
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 36%5'1" vs 5'6"
Weight 68%126 lb vs 170 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.

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