Two young men from the municipality of El Rosario, Sinaloa, are missing after traveling to the city of Mazatlán and then going to a party in the community of Escamillas. There is currently no information about their whereabouts.
Who are the young men missing in Escamillas?
According to family members, Ángel Alonso Hernández Cabanillas, 19, known as “Kuno,” and Manuel Alcaraz, 22, arrived in Mazatlán on January 7, 2026. They then went to a party in the community of Escamillas, which belongs to the municipality of Mazatlán.
Before losing all contact, one of the young men managed to send his real-time location to a friend, which allowed authorities to establish a last known location. Since then, there has been no further communication with either of them.
Family members reported that the last connection to the young men’s cell phones was registered in Escamillas, which has increased concern for their safety.
To date, the Specialized Prosecutor’s Office for Forced Disappearance of Persons has not issued an official missing persons report, nor has it been publicly confirmed whether a formal complaint has been filed with the relevant authorities.
Given the lack of official progress, the families of Ángel Alonso Hernández and Manuel Alcaraz have begun their own search and are requesting the public’s assistance.
Any information that could help locate them can be reported to 669 216 8390.
In a separate incident, the Sinaloa State Attorney General’s Office, in coordination with the Amber Alert program, issued a missing persons report for Gladys Madeley Recio Aniceto, a 14-year-old girl reported missing since January 6.
The minor was last seen in the community of Los Pozos Labrados, in the municipality of Rosario, Sinaloa.
Distinguishing features and clothing of the missing minor
According to official information, Gladys Madeley is approximately 1.70 meters tall, has a slim build, and light brown skin. At the time of her disappearance, she was wearing:
A red blouse
A black and white sweatshirt
Black pants
Black sandals
The report was filed on January 7, which allowed for the immediate activation of the Amber Alert protocol.
State authorities reiterated their call to the public to provide any information that may contribute to locating missing persons, emphasizing that citizen collaboration is key to expediting the search process.
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