Amber Alert Activated for Missing Teen in Playa del Carmen

Amber Alert poster for missing teenager Emili Nahomi Maldonado Moguel in Playa del Carmen

Playa del Carmen, Quintana Roo — Authorities have activated an Amber Alert for a 14-year-old girl last seen in Playa del Carmen.

Emili Nahomi Maldonado Moguel was last seen on Sunday, August 2. A missing person report was filed the following day, Monday, August 3, leading the Quintana Roo State Prosecutor’s Office to issue Amber Alert No. 83/FDC/2026.

Emili is Mexican, has brown skin and a medium build, and is approximately 1.52 meters (5 feet) tall, weighing about 56 kilograms (123 pounds). She has short, straight hair dyed blonde and black eyes. Authorities said she has no distinguishing marks.

At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing a melon-colored long-sleeve shirt, black two-tone military-style pants, and beige sandals.

The prosecutor’s office said her whereabouts are unknown and that her disappearance may be linked to a crime. Investigators are asking the public to share the missing person notice and to call 984 873 0163 with any information that could help locate her.

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By Javier Mendez

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