Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP162387)
On September 1, 2026, a sense of unease settled over a North Miami Beach, Florida, community as 17-year-old Bianca Isabelle Arrieta Castro was reported missing. The Hispanic/Latino teenager was last seen leaving her residence in the 33162 zip code. Concerns grew as time passed without any contact from the young woman, prompting her family and the North Miami Beach Police Department to seek public assistance in locating her.
At the time of her disappearance, Bianca stood at 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighed approximately 125 pounds, with curly brown hair and brown eyes.
The details surrounding Bianca's last known moments are limited. She was last observed departing from her home on foot, her direction of travel unknown. Her attire was described as maroon pants, a gray t-shirt, and a red sweater, with black Crocs on her feet. A distinguishing feature that could aid in her identification is a tattoo on her right abdomen and rib cage area that reads, "BETTER TO SPEAK THAN TO DIE." The North Miami Beach Police Department, under the guidance of Detective John Gonzalez, is handling the investigation into her disappearance.
The case of Bianca Arrieta Castro is a poignant reminder of the many young individuals who go missing. The lack of information regarding her whereabouts has left her family and community in a state of anxious uncertainty. The investigation, assigned case number 2026090124 by the North Miami Beach Police Department and MP162387 by NamUs, remains active as authorities continue to seek any information that could lead to her safe return. The circumstances of her departure and the absence of any communication have created a distressing situation for all who know her.Last Seen: Sep 1, 2026
