The New York City Police Department (NYPD) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating the following person, who has been reported missing from, and resides within the confines of the 49th Precinct in the Bronx.

Details are as follows.

Missing:

Emily Cruz
address withheld
Bronx, NY 10462

It was reported to police that Emily Cruz was last seen leaving her residence on Friday, January 16, 2026, at approximately 0700 hours.

The missing is described as a 16-year-old female, Hispanic, approximately 5’7” tall, weighing 120 lbs.

She was last seen wearing a blue shirt, black pants, and black-and-white sneakers.

A photograph of the missing is attached and available at DCPI.

Anyone with information related to this incident is asked to call the NYPD‘s Crime Stoppers hotline at 1800577TIPS (8477) or for Spanish, 188857PISTA (74782). The public can also submit their tips by logging onto the Crime Stopperswebsite or by texting their tips to 274637 (CRIMES) then enter TIP577.

All tips will be kept strictly confidential.

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NYPD