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Sanae Mendoza, 17, missing from Mesa, police say

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Sanae Mendoza, 17, missing from Mesa.

Posted Tuesday, February 10, 2026 9:19 am

The Mesa Police Department is seeking the public’s help in locating 17-year-old Sanae Mendoza who is missing and was last seen at approximately 3 p.m. Feb. 7 near Gilbert and McKellips. It is unknown what she was last seen wearing.

Mendoza is a Hispanic female with black hair with highlights, hazel eyes, 5 feet 5 inches tall and 110 pounds.

If you have any information or see Mendoza, call Mesa police at 480-644-2211.

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