Lester Rivera-Varquero Missing Person Case

Apr 18, 2023

Apr 18, 2023

Lester

Rivera-Varquero

20

16

65 inches

130 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Male

In the late summer of 2022, a sense of unease settled over a family in Houston, Texas, as they faced the sudden and bewildering disappearance of 16-year-old Lester Saul Rivera-Varquero. On August 20, 2022, the teenage boy, a Hispanic male with black hair and black eyes, was last seen in the 77088 area of Houston. At the time he went missing, he was described as being 5 feet 5 inches tall and weighing approximately 130 pounds. The circumstances surrounding his disappearance were not immediately clear, leaving his loved ones to grapple with a profound sense of loss and a multitude of unanswered questions. As the days turned into weeks, and weeks into months, the search for Lester continued, driven by the hope of his family and the diligence of law enforcement. The Houston Police Department took the lead on the investigation, registering his case under the number 1136119-22. Information regarding what he was last seen wearing or any personal items he may have had with him has not been widely publicized, adding to the mystery of his whereabouts. A significant lead that emerged in the course of the investigation was the possibility that Lester may have traveled to the New York or New Jersey area. This information broadened the scope of the search, extending it far beyond the city limits of Houston and into the densely populated northeastern United States. The investigation into Lester's disappearance remains active, a poignant reminder of the many young people who go missing each year. His case is a testament to the enduring pain and uncertainty that families of the missing experience. The lack of concrete details surrounding his last known moments has made the search particularly challenging. The overview of this case is one of a sudden departure with very few initial leads. The primary direction for investigators has been the unconfirmed possibility of his presence in the New York or New Jersey area, a vast region to search for a missing teenager. Without further information or sightings, the case has remained in a state of prolonged uncertainty, leaving a family to hope for a resolution and the safe return of their son.

Aug 20, 2022

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77088

Yes

124651

Houston Police Department

Houston

Texas

Harris County

77048

8300 Mykawa, Texas

8323941872

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.houstonpolice.org/

1136119-22

2022-08-23

Houston Police Department

Black

Black

Black

09/21/2026