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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP95886) and 1 other source
In the coastal city of Virginia Beach, Virginia, a sense of normalcy was shattered for the family of Sergio Remigio Pop-caal on March 14, 2022. On that Monday, the 17-year-old male was last seen, and the circumstances surrounding his disappearance would soon become a source of worry and unanswered questions for his loved ones and the community. According to the report filed with the Virginia Beach Police Department, Sergio's guardian stated that the teenager had run away while the guardian was at work. From that point forward, the trail of the young man, who had his whole life ahead of him, grew cold, leaving a void filled with concern.

At the time he went missing, Sergio was described as a Hispanic/Latino male, standing at 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing approximately 130 pounds. He had black hair and brown eyes. When he was last seen, he was reportedly wearing a white shirt, black jeans, and black sneakers, and was carrying a green backpack. A particularly notable detail about his appearance was a gold grill he wore on his front teeth. These details, while specific, have not yet led to a breakthrough in understanding where he might have gone or what might have happened to him after he vanished.

The official report of his disappearance was filed the day after he was last seen, on March 15, 2022, by his guardian. Despite the passage of time, there have been no significant updates regarding his whereabouts, and the case remains open. The investigation, led by the Virginia Beach Police Department, continues to seek any information that could lead to answers. The case of Sergio Pop-caal is a somber reminder of a young person who disappeared from his life under circumstances that are still not fully understood. It is the story of a 17-year-old last seen in Virginia Beach on a spring day in 2022, whose disappearance, attributed to running away, has left his loved ones waiting for any news.

Last Seen: Mar 14, 2022

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Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

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.

77%Possible
John Doe — Bowie, Maryland - unidentified case UP117344
John Doe — Bowie, Maryland
UP117344 • Found Sep 8, 2023
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Sex ✓Male
Age 85%Est. 19–39 vs 17 when missing
Race 100%Hispanic
Location 65%152 mi away
TimingFound 18 months after last seen
Height 84%5'3" vs 5'5"
Weight 100%128 lb vs 130 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black
Eyes 100%Brown vs Brown

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