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Disappearance of Thae Loiza Galaz

Overview

Authorities in Chile have located Thae Loiza Galaz, a 32-year-old former municipal councilwoman of Graneros, who had been missing since August 5, 2026.

Following her disappearance from her residence in the Ñuñoa commune, the investigation was transferred to the PDI Homicide Brigade on August 11. Family members had expressed concern that Loiza was without money, identification, or a mobile phone due to a previous robbery. Security footage had previously shown her contacting a friend, Leila, to assist with a gate.

On August 17, detectives from the Rancagua Homicide Brigade and the Metropolitan Region Person Location Brigade found Loiza in central Santiago at the intersection of Huérfanos and Bandera streets. She was reported to be in “good physical and mental health.”

Working with the Public Ministry, authorities took a statement from Loiza to determine the circumstances of her disappearance. Preliminary findings suggest the disappearance may have been voluntary. As an adult in good health, she was released to the public after legal procedures were completed and her family was notified. Records also indicate that in August of the previous year, the former official was formally charged regarding the use of false medical certificates to protect her remuneration.

Entities

Thae Loiza Galaz · Graneros · Policía de Investigaciones de Chile · Policía de Investigaciones · Carabineros de Chile

Timeline

  1. 10 days ago

    [CRIME] 7 sources
    Thae Loiza, former Graneros councilwoman, located in Santiago

    Former Graneros councilwoman Thae Loiza Galaz, missing since August 5, was found in good health in central Santiago.

  2. 12 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Thae Loiza Galaz disappearance: Family provides new details

    Family members of former Graneros councilwoman Thae Loiza Galaz are providing new details as investigators search for her disappearance from Ñuñoa.

  3. 14 days ago

    [CRIME] 3 sources
    Thae Loiza Galaz, former Graneros councilwoman, remains missing

    Chilean authorities are searching for Thae Loiza Galaz, a former Graneros councilwoman missing since early August after leaving her home in Ñuñoa.

Sources

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