Teen mother and infant disappear in Fort Myers, prompting urgent search
Police say 17-year-old Wilbelys Lopez Candelario and her six-month-old daughter, Marbelys Lopez, were last seen Tuesday in Fort Myers and are now classified as missing and endangered.
Fort Myers authorities reported that Wilbelys Lopez Candelario, a teenage mother, vanished with her infant daughter, Marbelys Lopez, on Tuesday. The pair were observed wearing a black blouse and gray pants before disappearing. Investigators have labeled them as “missing and endangered” and are seeking public assistance. Anyone with information is asked to contact the Fort Myers police department at the provided number.
Why it matters
The disappearance raises community safety concerns and highlights the need for prompt action in missing-person cases.
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