It has been over two weeks since Mya and Evelyn Ortiz went missing, and the National Center for Missing & Exploited Children (NCMEC) is seeking the public’s assistance in locating them.
Mya, 15, and Evelyn, 13, disappeared after leaving their home in Brooklyn, New York during the early hours of August 11, 2024. They are believed to still be in the local or surrounding areas.
Their mom, Evette Ortiz, told NCMEC that the two have not been in contact with any family or friends since going missing and that she is extremely worried for their safety. Evette wants her daughters to know how much she misses them and needs them back home.
Mya is described as 4'10", weighs 108 lbs., and has brown eyes with brown hair. Evelyn is described as 5'5", weighs 140 lbs., and has brown eyes with dyed dark orange hair.
In an effort to bring more attention to Mya and Evelyn’s case, their poster is being featured on the Ring’s Neighbors app as a part of a partnership between NCMEC and Ring. This feature reaches millions of users, providing real-time assistance in locating missing children.