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Case Description

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Summary based on the NamUs case record (MP72932) and 5 other sources
In the borough of Queens, New York, a then 16-year-old female named Nevaeh Smith was last seen on March 3, 2020. At the time of her disappearance, she was described as being 5 feet 7 inches tall and weighing approximately 155 pounds, with black hair. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance are complex, as it was reported that she had a history of running away. The distress of her vanishing was compounded by the fact that she had been located by the 115th Precinct just three days prior to this latest disappearance, only to leave again and vanish from sight.

The details available paint a picture of a teenager facing unknown challenges. According to the information provided in her case file, Nevaeh did not have a job or a vehicle at the time she went missing. It is known that she was active on social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook, but her specific hang-out locations were not known, adding another layer of difficulty for investigators. This lack of concrete leads has made the search for her particularly challenging for the New York City Police Department's Missing Persons Squad, who have been handling her case.

The official report of her disappearance was made on the same day she was last seen, and her case was entered into the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System in August of that year. Despite the passage of time, her case remains open and unresolved. The lack of any significant updates has left her whereabouts unknown. The overview of this case highlights the difficult situation of a teenager who disappeared shortly after being found, with very few leads for investigators to follow. Her family and law enforcement continue to hope for any information that might lead to her being found safely.

Last Seen: Mar 3, 2020

Possible Unidentified Matches (1)

Unidentified remains cases whose details are consistent with this person, ranked by how closely they compare. Fields that are unknown in either case are left out of the score.

79%Possible
Jane Doe — Waterbury, Connecticut
UP161086 • Found Jul 19, 2026
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Sex ✓Female
Age 100%Est. 20–30 vs 16 when missing
Race 100%Black
Location 83%72 mi away
TimingFound 6 years after last seen
Height 84%5'9" vs 5'7"
Weight 100%150 lb vs 155 lb
Hair 100%Black vs Black

These comparisons are generated automatically from public NamUs case data and are not confirmed identifications. Only DNA, dental or fingerprint comparison by investigators can confirm an identity. If you believe two cases are connected, contact the agency handling the unidentified case.