The situation
It’s a super stressful situation unfolding in Northern California right now. Santa Rosa police are officially on the hunt for 13-year-old Deanna Mendoza Pfoutz and 19-year-old Jaden Wilson, who are believed to be together. Deanna was first reported missing on October 1, and Jaden was reported missing a few days later on October 5.
Even though they were reported separately, the police confirmed they were spotted hanging out in Petaluma on October 4 and back in Santa Rosa on October 5. The vibes are off because Jaden has a medical condition that requires regular care, so everyone is pretty anxious to get them home safe. For now, officials haven't said whether foul play is involved, but they are treating them as voluntarily missing teenagers for the time being.
Descriptions
If you happen to be in the area, keep your eyes peeled. Deanna is described as a Hispanic female, about 4'11" and 120 pounds, with brown hair and hazel eyes. She was last seen in a grey t-shirt, black pajama pants, and carrying a black backpack. Jaden is a 19-year-old Black male, standing 5'4" and weighing 120 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes. He was last seen wearing a black sweatshirt and black pants.
Other missing persons
To add to the tension, there is also an active search for 15-year-old Hernan Gabriel Rivas Hernandez, who was reported missing on October 8. He is 5'10", 160 pounds, and was last spotted wearing all black with white shoes.
How to help
Real talk: if you have any info, say less and reach out to the authorities. You can hit up the Santa Rosa Police Department’s non-emergency dispatch at 707-528-5222 or contact their Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Team at 707-543-3595.
Why it matters
When teens go missing, every hour counts. With a medical condition in the mix for one of the missing, finding them quickly is the main character energy the community is currently focused on.
