Missing persons reported in São Paulo and Paraná

Two separate cases of missing persons have been reported in the Brazilian states of São Paulo and Paraná.

In São Vicente, São Paulo, 15-year-old Maria Sophia Carvalho Araújo disappeared on a Tuesday evening after a discussion at her home in the Parque Bitaru neighborhood. Her mother reported that her 15-year-old boyfriend also cannot be located. Maria Sophia was last seen wearing jeans, a pink t-shirt, and white shoes; she did not have her cell phone or identification documents with her. The Public Security Secretariat of São Paulo stated the case has been referred to the São Vicente Police District.

In Tunas do Paraná, Paraná, Mateus Eduardo Massony Machado has been missing since the evening of October 2. His mother reported that he left home around 6:00 PM for a walk and failed to return. He was reportedly seen by acquaintances in the Tuneiras region and was last spotted on a Saturday accompanied by another young man. Mateus is described as a tall, thin white male, and was last seen wearing a sweatshirt, dark pants, and a black cap.