ATIZ GARCIA Missing Person Case

Aug 27, 2022

Aug 29, 2022

ATIZ

GARCIA

19

15

61 inches

62 inches

110 lbs

115 lbs

Hispanic / Latino

Female

In the Dallas, Texas community, concern grew for a 15-year-old female named Atiz Garcia when she was reported missing. While official records indicate a date of last contact in the summer of 2022, some public reports suggest she may have disappeared more than a year prior, leaving ambiguity around the precise timeline of her absence. At the time she went missing, she was described as a Hispanic female with shoulder-length dark brown hair and dark brown eyes. She was approximately five feet tall and weighed around 115 pounds. A distinct butterfly tattoo with the name 'Zita' on her right hand was a key identifying feature. Her family was left with immense uncertainty, unsure of where she could have gone. The circumstances surrounding Atiz's disappearance were worrying. Her mother reported that she had left their home sometime during the night. She was last seen around 11:00 p.m. and was discovered to be gone by 9:30 the following morning. It was noted that she had a history of running away, but this did not lessen the concern for her safety and well-being. The Dallas Police Department was tasked with the investigation into her whereabouts. As time passed with no sign of her, the search efforts intensified. In a significant move to generate new leads, a campaign was launched to feature her photo and information on digital billboards throughout the Dallas area, hoping that increased visibility would be the key to bringing her home. Fortunately, this case concluded with a positive outcome. In the summer of 2022, shortly after the digital billboard campaign began, Atiz Garcia was located and returned to her family. The family, wishing for privacy after their ordeal, chose not to speak publicly about the reasons for her absence or the details of her return. Though details regarding her time away remain private, the most important outcome is that she is no longer a missing person. The story of Atiz Garcia is one of a distressing disappearance that sparked a community-wide effort to find a missing teenager. Ultimately, it is a hopeful account that ended with her safe return home.

Jul 24, 2022

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

Dallas

No

117980

Dallas Police Department

Dallas

Texas

Dallas County

75215

Latoya Carrington

Detective

1400 Botham Jean Boulevard, Texas

2146714268

Local

Law Enforcement

http://www.dallaspolice.net/

133458-2022

2022-07-24

Dallas Police Department

Brown

Brown

Brown

Yes

09/17/2026