Fifteen days have passed without any trace of 23-year-old Nicol Pérez, who went missing under unusual circumstances along the route connecting the Dominican provinces of Azua and Barahona. Her anxious family has now turned to the public for urgent assistance in locating the young woman.
At the time of her disappearance, Pérez was a resident of Azua. Since the day she vanished, her relatives have not succeeded in reestablishing any contact with her, a break from routine that has left the entire family deeply worried. One of the most puzzling details of the case that has compounded the family’s concern is the status of Pérez’s mobile phone: the device remains powered on and accepts incoming calls, yet there has been no response to any text messages, calls, or other attempts to communicate with the missing woman.
“Nicol always gets back to us right away; this complete silence is completely out of character for her,” family members shared in an interview, explaining that the unresolved uncertainty has caused overwhelming anguish for every member of their close-knit family.
With official investigations yet to yield solid leads, Pérez’s loved ones have ramped up search efforts by leveraging the power of social media and local press. Family and friends have circulated recent photos of Pérez alongside key personal details across multiple social platforms and reached out to regional media outlets to spread their appeal far and wide, all in the hope that a member of the public will come forward with a critical clue about her current whereabouts.
The family has issued a formal appeal to anyone who may have spotted Pérez in the Azua-Barahona region in the last two weeks, or who holds any relevant information that could help advance the search, to reach out immediately to either law enforcement authorities or the family directly. To streamline tips, the family has released two dedicated contact numbers: 809-772-3023 and 829-337-1508. They have also asked social media users to share their appeal to expand the search’s reach, bringing the request for information in front of more potential witnesses.