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Published on June 28, 2024
Fitchburg Police Seek Public's Help in Locating Missing Teen Zukeika RiveraSource: Facebook/Fitchburg Police Department

The community of Fitchburg, Massachusetts, faces a pressing concern as local authorities are on the lookout for Zukeika Rivera, a 17-year-old Hispanic female reported missing since Monday, June 24, 2024. The Fitchburg Police Department described Rivera as having brown curly hair, brown eyes, standing at a height of approximately 5'6", and weighing around 180 pounds. Last seen wearing a tan tank top, shorts, and distinctive white/red/black Nike Jordan shoes, Rivera is considered an endangered runaway with no certain destination.

Public assistance is being sought to ensure the swift and safe return of Rivera. The Fitchburg Police Department urges anyone with information regarding her whereabouts to step forward. Detective Walker can be contacted directly at 978-956-6647, or calls can be made to the department's hotline at 978-345-4355. The Fitchburg Police Department has also posted a notice on their Facebook page, providing a photo and details about Rivera for community members to aid in the search.

As the investigation proceeds, community efforts and shared concern serve as reminders of our collective responsibility towards our youth. The Fitchburg Police Department appreciates any effort that could contribute to Rivera's safe return and emphasizes the importance of the public's vigilance in these matters. Rivera's family and friends anxiously await any news and encourage the public to spread the word in hope that their combined efforts will bring her home safely.