Edin Mejia Cruz Missing Person Case

Apr 04, 2024

Apr 04, 2024

Edin

Mejia Cruz

18

16

71 inches

72 inches

100 lbs

110 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

In the fall of 2023, the life of a Dallas family was irrevocably changed when 16-year-old Edin Joel Mejia Cruz went missing. On October 1, 2023, the teenage male was last seen in Dallas, Texas. The specific details surrounding his departure are sparse, with reports simply stating that he left his location and did not return. At the time of his disappearance, Edin was described as a Hispanic male, standing between 5'11" and 6'0" tall, and weighing approximately 100 to 110 pounds. He has black hair and brown eyes. The Dallas Police Department was notified of his disappearance, and a case was opened on November 21, 2023, to begin the search for the missing teen. The circumstances leading up to Edin's disappearance have not been publicly detailed, leaving his family and community with many unanswered questions. The lack of specific information regarding his last known whereabouts, what he was wearing, or who he might have been with has made the search efforts particularly challenging. For his loved ones, the days and weeks following his disappearance were filled with a painful uncertainty and a desperate hope for his safe return. Community efforts to locate Edin were initiated, but without more information, those attempts were met with significant hurdles. The investigation into Edin Mejia Cruz's whereabouts remains active, with the Dallas Police Department continuing to seek any information that could lead to a breakthrough in the case. The official report, filed under case number 206840-2023, represents the ongoing effort to bring Edin home. As time continues to pass, the urgency to find answers grows. The case serves as a somber reminder of the fragility of life and the profound impact that a single person's absence can have on an entire community. The lack of resolution in Edin's case leaves a void for his family, who are left to navigate a future without knowing what happened to their son.

Oct 01, 2023

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

75224

No

140384

Dallas Police Department

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

75215

Ryan Dalby

Detective

1400 Botham Jean Boulevard, Texas

2146714268

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.dallaspolice.net/

206840-2023

2023-11-21

Dallas Police Department

Black

Brown

Brown

09/26/2026