Search Activated for Missing Foreign Woman in Tulum
Tulum, Quintana Roo — The Quintana Roo State Prosecutor’s Office has activated a search alert for Michelle Boonen, a foreign woman last seen on May 2 in the municipality of Tulum.
The disappearance was formally reported to authorities on May 6, prompting the issuance of an Alba Protocol alert — number 34/FDC/2026 — which seeks public assistance to locate her.
According to the prosecutor’s office, Boonen is of foreign nationality, with fair skin and a slim build. She has medium-length brown hair, dark brown eyes, stands approximately 1.62 meters (5 feet 4 inches) tall, and weighs around 50 kilograms (110 pounds). No distinguishing marks or details about the clothing she was wearing at the time of her disappearance have been reported.
Authorities stated that Boonen was last seen in Tulum on May 2, 2026, and is currently classified as unlocated under the General Law on Forced Disappearance of Persons and Disappearance Committed by Individuals.
Officials urge anyone with information about her whereabouts to contact the State Prosecutor’s Office at 998 881 7150, extension 2130, or the Quintana Roo missing persons unit.
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
