North Las Vegas police are urgently asking for the public’s help in finding 14-year-old Peter Ayala-Pigao, an autistic teen who has been missing since Monday afternoon. He was last seen around 4 p.m. near Aliante Parkway and Deer Springs Way, where witnesses reported he exited a vehicle and walked southbound. Police say Peter did not have a sweater or any food with him. He is described as a Hispanic male, about 5 feet 9 inches tall and 140 pounds, wearing a black shirt, black pants and distinctive black-and-orange shoes.
According to News 3 Las Vegas, the North Las Vegas Police Department said Peter "functions at approximately a 9‑year‑old level" but is sociable and able to communicate with others. Investigators carried out a detailed search in and around the area where he was last seen but have not been able to find him. Anyone with information is urged to call the department at 702-633-9111.
What police say about the sighting
KTNV reports that NLVPD officers spotted Peter walking southbound on Aliante Parkway after he exited a vehicle near Deer Springs Way, then canvassed surrounding streets in an effort to track his movements. The department noted particular concern because he did not have a jacket or food, factors that increase the risk the longer he remains missing. Detectives say even small details, including short clips from dashcams or doorbell cameras, could help narrow down where he went next.
How neighbors can help
FOX5 noted that officers are asking residents and drivers in the area to check any home security systems and vehicle cameras for possible sightings of Peter and to save any video that might show him. If you believe you see someone who could be Peter, police say to call NLVPD at 702-633-9111 rather than approaching him yourself. For those who prefer not to give their name, tips can be shared anonymously through local tip lines.
Previous searches and the importance of quick tips
North Las Vegas and nearby agencies have repeatedly leaned on fast public leads to find endangered youths this year, a pattern that shows how critical timely tips and camera footage can be, as detailed in coverage of authorities and community rallying in another missing teen case. Officials are again urging anyone with information about Peter Ayala-Pigao to call 702-633-9111 so investigators can follow up right away.
