A Cuban teenager has been missing in Havana since Wednesday after leaving her home in La Lisa on her way to school. The girl, known only as Evelyn on social media, has prompted her family to urgently seek help in locating her.
Evelyn left her residence on Wednesday morning and has not returned since. According to reports from relatives and close acquaintances, her phone is turned off.
"Please, she is my daughter. If you see her, please notify us. She has been missing from her home since yesterday morning," pleaded her mother, Niurka Fontaina Hierrezuelo.
No further details about Evelyn's disappearance, including what she was wearing at the time, have been provided in the social media posts. Anyone with information that could help locate Evelyn is urged to call 52641723.
Requests for help via social media to find missing persons in Cuba have become increasingly common, amid a context of social insecurity and rising crime rates in the country.
On Monday, another family sought assistance in finding a missing young man who had disappeared two days prior in Havana, criticizing the police for their lack of action in the search.
Last week, the disappearance of Cleidys Garcias, a resident of Sancti Spíritus, made headlines after she went out for shopping and had not returned home four days later.
Fortunately, Melany and Saily, two 12-year-old girls who had gone missing for several days in Cárdenas, Matanzas, were found safe and sound, according to their families.
FAQs on Missing Persons in Cuba
In light of the increasing number of missing persons in Cuba, here are some frequently asked questions and their answers.
What should I do if I have information about a missing person?
If you have any information about a missing person, you should contact the local authorities immediately and provide as many details as possible. In Evelyn's case, you can call 52641723.
How common are missing person reports in Cuba?
Reports of missing persons in Cuba have become more frequent recently, largely due to increasing social insecurity and rising crime rates.
What actions can families take if their loved one goes missing?
Families should immediately report the disappearance to the police and use social media to spread the word, providing as much information as possible to aid in the search.