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Advisory: Santa Maria Police Department Seeks Help Locating Missing Juvenile

Dear Nixle User,

The Santa Maria Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in locating YAZMIN COLIN NERI, 13 years old,  who was reported missing on Friday, October 30th, 2026.

Yazmin was last seen at approximately 6:00 PM in the area of 200 N. Mary. She is described as 5'6", 140 lbs, with black hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing black leggings, black shoes, and a gray GAP jacket. 

At this time, investigators are actively working to locate Yazmin and are following up on available information.

Anyone who sees Yazmin or has information regarding her whereabouts is asked to contact the Santa Maria Police Department at 805-928-3781. If Yazmin is located and appears to be in immediate danger, please call 9-1-1.

Prepared by:
Sergeant Joshua Yee

UPDATE
On October 31, 2026, at approximately 04:00 a.m., Santa Maria Police officers located Yazmin Neri within the City of Santa Maria. Officers confirmed that she was safe and did not require any further assistance.

The Santa Maria Police Department would like to thank the community for its assistance and support in helping bring this incident to a safe resolution.

Prepared by: Sgt. Yee