Shirley Aguilar-Cruz Missing Person Case

Jan 19, 2024

Feb 06, 2024

Shirley

Aguilar-Cruz

18

16

63 inches

150 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

In the autumn of 2023, a Houston family began a difficult journey when 16-year-old Shirley Yamileth Aguilar-Cruz was reported missing. She was last seen in Houston, Texas, on October 10, 2023. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as being 5 feet 3 inches tall and weighing approximately 150 pounds, with brown hair and black eyes. The circumstances surrounding her last known moments were not immediately clear, launching an urgent investigation by the Houston Police Department. The initial days and weeks following Shirley's disappearance were filled with uncertainty for her loved ones and the wider community. Law enforcement agencies, including the Houston Police Department, began their investigation into her whereabouts. The case was entered into national databases for missing persons, and her story was shared in the hopes that public awareness would lead to a breakthrough. Concerns grew as there were no immediate confirmed sightings or significant leads on her location. After a period of distress and uncertainty for her family and community, the search for Shirley Aguilar-Cruz came to a positive conclusion. It was later reported that she had been located and was alive. While the specific details and exact date of her recovery have not been publicly disclosed, the confirmation that she was found brought an end to an active missing person investigation that had caused considerable concern. The case, which began with her disappearance, concluded with her safe return.

Oct 10, 2023

Houston

Texas

Harris County

Houston

No

134204

Houston Police Department

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77048

Matias Perez

Detective/Police Officer

8300 Mykawa, Texas

8323941872

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.houstonpolice.org/

1456279-23

2023-10-10

Houston Police Department

Brown

Black

Black

Yes

09/24/2026