
The person at the center of this case
Roberto Perez
Justice for Roberto Perez — the trail went cold in 2022, but the truth hasn't.
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How did Roberto travel from Tennessee to New York, and did he do so of his own volition?
What prompted Roberto to leave Johnson City and contact his parents from New York?
Was there any indication of coercion, trafficking, or voluntary departure in his communications with family?
Roberto Perez, a 16-year-old Hispanic male, disappeared from Johnson City, Tennessee on April 22, 2022. He subsequently contacted his parents to report he was in New York, though the circumstances of how he traveled there remain unclear. The Johnson City Police Department continues to investigate to determine whether he left voluntarily or under duress.
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NamUs case MP91976. Missing person: Roberto Perez.
Last known contact: 2022-04-22 in Johnson City, Washington, TN. Circumstances: Roberto has made contact with his parents and advised them that he is in New York.
It is unknown how he made it to New York. Demographics: 16 years, Male, Hispanic / Latino.
Physical description: 5 ft 1 in, 125 lbs, hair: Black, eyes: Brown. Investigating agency: Johnson City Police Department | W22004552 | 2022-04-22.
Roberto Perez last had contact with his parents in Johnson City, Tennessee.
Roberto made contact with his parents advising them he is in New York. Circumstances of travel are unknown.
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