The person at the center of this case
Alex Tzep Chen
Missing Person · Open
3 years waiting · since 2023
Missing Person: Alex Tzep Chen
Justice for Alex Tzep Chen — the trail went cold in 2023, but the truth hasn't.
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Key leads to think about
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person
Lead #1Who was Alex's new sponsor after he was rehoused? This individual may have critical information about his whereabouts.
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location
Lead #2What is the address of Alex's new residence? Locating this address could be key to understanding his disappearance.
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witness
Lead #3Did anyone in the Bonita Springs community have contact with Alex after April 20, 2023? Any sightings or interactions are important.
Alex Tzep Chen, a 17-year-old male, was last seen on April 20, 2023, in Bonita Springs, Florida. Alex had recently been placed with a new sponsor after emigrating to the US but did not disclose his new address or sponsor's identity. His current whereabouts remain unknown, and investigators are seeking information about his living situation and any contact since his disappearance.
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More leads to consider
Beyond the top three above — each detail below could be the thread that pulls this case open.
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clue
Lead #4Why did Alex not disclose his new sponsor's identity or address? Understanding his reasons may help investigators.
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NamUs case MP103783. Missing person: Alex Tzep Chen.
Last known contact: 2023-04-20 in Bonita Springs, Lee, FL. Circumstances: Alex was last seen on April 20th, 2023 in the area of Bonita Springs, FL.
Alex emigrated to the US and was placed with a sponsor. Alex had previously stated that he rehoused with a different sponsor but did not state who the new sponsor was or his new address.
Demographics: 17 years, Male, Multiple. Physical description: 5 ft 1 in, 120 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown.
Investigating agency: Lee County Sheriff's Office | 23-171357 | 2023-04-20.
Timeline of Events
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2023-04-20
Last Known Contact
Alex was last seen in the area of Bonita Springs, FL on April 20, 2023
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Case Information
Incident:April 20, 2023
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:April 20, 2023
Last Updated:September 26, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 2394771000
You can remain anonymous