Concern is growing for a 50-year-old woman, Maria Dejesus, reported missing from Miami's Allapattah neighborhood. According to the City of Miami Police, as mentioned in a report by WSVN, Dejesus was last seen on Wednesday in an area of Allapattah that was not specified. Standing at 5 feet, 1 inch tall, weighing around 145 pounds, she has brown eyes and brown hair and was last seen wearing a black shirt and blue jeans.
In an effort to widen the search and engage the community, Miami Police are appealing to anyone who might have insights on her whereabouts. Reported missing under circumstances yet to be disclosed, police are actively pursuing leads. A call to action has been issued by Detective D. Reyes and the Special Victims Unit, urging the public to step forward with any potentially valuable information. Tips can be directed to 305-603-6300 or 305-579-6111, or by reaching out via email to [email protected], as publicized on WSVN's coverage of the incident.
The Miami Police Department has also taken to social media to broaden their outreach for assistance. A recent post on their official X account echoed the call for community assistance, simplifying the message but underscoring the severity of the situation. They encourage anyone with information on Dejesus to get in touch with the provided contact numbers, 305-603-6300 or 305-579-6111, as reported by the Department's post.
MISSING PERSON: Miami PD is requesting assistance locating 50-year-old Maria Dejesus who’s reported missing from the Allapattah area. Anyone with information on her whereabouts is urged to call 305-603-6300 or 305-579-6111. MV pic.twitter.com/ZDpP5RsmHJ
— Miami PD (@MiamiPD) July 3, 2025
Family and friends of Dejesus are understandably anxious as hours turn into days since her last confirmed sighting. Working around the clock, officials assure that every piece of information is being pursued, applying the full resources of Miami PD’s Special Victims Unit in the hopes of a positive resolution.
