Worcester Police Seek Help Finding Missing 17-Year-Old Girl

Sophia Peluyera has been missing since Friday, police said.

By Jessie Castellano, Patch Staff

Jul 20, 2026 11:46 am EDT

Sophia Peluyera, 17, has been missing since Friday, July 17, police said. She is about 4 feet 9 inches tall with black curly hair and dark brown eyes. (Worcester Police Department)

WORCESTER, MA — Worcester police are asking for the public’s help finding a 17-year-old girl who has not returned home.

Sophia Peluyera, 17, has been missing since Friday, July 17, police said. She is about 4 feet 9 inches tall with black curly hair and dark brown eyes.

Anyone with information about Peluyera’s whereabouts is asked to contact the Worcester Police Department non-emergency line at (508) 799-8606.

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