Anastasia Montoya Missing Person Case

Sep 18, 2022

Sep 20, 2022

Anastasia

Montoya

20

16

61 inches

160 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

On August 16, 2022, a sense of concern fell over a family in Dallas, Texas, when 17-year-old Anastasia Montoya was last seen. A Hispanic female with brown hair and brown eyes, Anastasia was at the threshold of young adulthood. Her sudden departure from her home without any subsequent contact with her family was alarming, prompting them to seek help. The Dallas Police Department was contacted, and an official investigation into the disappearance of the teenager began, marking the start of an uncertain and worrying time for all who knew her. As the days turned into weeks, the lack of communication from Anastasia deepened the distress of her family. The official report noted the circumstances of her disappearance as having "Left home and has not contacted family." This simple statement belied the complex emotions and fears that accompany the absence of a loved one. Investigators with the Dallas Police Department handled her case, which was entered into national databases for missing persons. The community was left to hope for a safe return, while her family navigated the difficult reality of her absence, holding onto hope for any news. Ultimately, the active search for Anastasia Montoya concluded with the confirmation that she had been found alive. According to the official case status, she is no longer considered a missing person. While specific details surrounding the circumstances of her return and the exact date of her recovery remain vague and are not publicly available, the resolution brought an end to the period of uncertainty. The overview of this case is one of a distressing disappearance of a young woman from her Texas home that, thankfully, concluded not in tragedy, but with her being safely located.

Aug 16, 2022

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

Dallas

No

118348

Dallas Police Department

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

75215

Amy Anderson

Detective

1400 Botham Jean Boulevard, Texas

2146714268

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.dallaspolice.net/

149388-2022

2022-08-17

Dallas Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Yes

09/16/2026