Left: Florez, circa 2001;
Right: Age-progression to age 23 (circa 2009)
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance
Missing Since: September 14, 2001 from Phoenix, Arizona Classification: Endangered Missing Date Of Birth: November 12, 1986 Age: 14 years old Height and Weight: 5'0 - 5'1, 125 - 140 pounds Distinguishing Characteristics: Hispanic male. Black/brown hair, brown eyes. Florez's left ear is pierced in both the lobe and the upper cartilage. He has a small black mole in the corner of his right eye and a tattoo of the letter J between his thumb and index finger. His nickname is Lil' Droopy, and he may use the last name Alvarado. Clothing/Jewelry Description: A brown and black checked short-sleeved flannel shirt over a white t-shirt, navy blue pants, a Levi's jacket, a silver and diamond earring, a small gold hoop earring, a watch, a plain white baseball cap, and possibly a necklace with a crucifix pendant and a marijuana pendant.
Details of Disappearance
Florez was last seen leaving his home in the vicinity of 55th Avenue and Indian School Road in Phoenix, Arizona on September 14, 2001. He was en route to a party at the time, on foot. He never returned home and did not report for school again either. Florez's case remains unsolved and few details are available regarding his disappearance.
Investigating Agency
Source Information
Updated 5 times since October 12, 2004.
Last updated November 14, 2010; distinguishing characteristics and clothing/jewelry description updated.
If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
Phoenix Police Department
602-262-6151
OR
602-261-8042
The National Center for Missing and Exploited Children
Nation's Missing Children Organization
The Arizona Republic
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