14-Year-Old Girl Reported Missing in Tulum, Search Activated
Tulum, Quintana Roo — A 14-year-old girl has been reported missing in the municipality of Tulum, prompting authorities to activate search protocols and seek public assistance.
Esmeralda Gomez Frias was last seen on July 2, 2026, according to the Quintana Roo State Prosecutor’s Office. A missing person alert was issued under the state’s Alba Protocol and the national Amber Alert system after a formal complaint was filed the same day.
The prosecutor’s office described Gomez Frias as a Mexican national with light skin, a slim build, black straight shoulder-length hair, and dark brown eyes. She stands approximately 1.25 meters (4 feet 1 inch) tall and weighs about 30 kilograms (66 pounds). She has no visible distinguishing marks.
At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a gray short-sleeved shirt, black shorts, and black sandals.
Authorities are urging anyone with information to call 998 881 7150, extension 2130, and cautioned against spreading unconfirmed details that could hinder the search.
Javier Mendez covers public safety, law enforcement, and legal affairs in Quintana Roo. He monitors official reports from the FGE (State Prosecutor's Office), the Mexican Navy, and municipal police to deliver accurate English summaries of crime, trafficking cases, arrests, and court rulings affecting the Riviera Maya region.Javier has been covering crime and public safety news since 2023, reporting on cases ranging from felony arrests and human trafficking investigations to court proceedings and organized crime-related incidents across Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum, and Chetumal. His reporting provides English-speaking residents and travelers with reliable, timely information about safety conditions in Quintana Roo's major tourist destinations.Javier works closely with official government sources and press offices to verify facts before publication, and maintains an archive of law enforcement communications to provide context for ongoing stories. He is dedicated to accurate, factual reporting on complex safety issues that affect both residents and visitors to the region.For story tips: javier@rivieramayanews.mx
