Missing, ‘possibly endangered’ 14-year-old is found, say Pueblo police

UPDATE: Jeriqah Arpan, 14, was found Monday evening, according to the Pueblo Police Department.

Police notified the public just after 6:30 p.m.

Police have provided no other details at this time. We will update this article as we learn more.

PUEBLO, Colo. (KRDO) -- The Pueblo Police Department needs your help finding a 14-year-old girl who went missing last Friday and could be in danger.

According to PPD, Jeriqah Arpan was last seen Friday at a friend's house, and she may have had a domestic violence situation with her boyfriend on Saturday. The last communication was a Facetime call between her and her mother on Saturday, said Arpan's family.

The boyfriend hasn't been identified, and no information has been given about where Arpan may be.

For the past 48 hours, family of Arpan haven't heard much regarding her whereabouts. Now, Regina Andrade, Arpan's mother says she is going crazy.

“She always tells me where she is at and where she is going," said Andrade, when asked if this is out of character for Jeriqah. "She always texts me when she gets to places. Every time.”

Arpan’s mother says she last saw her daughter on Friday around noon, spoke with her Saturday on Facetime. However, by Sunday it was radio silence.

“I messaged her to come home and got no reply from her,” said Andrade.

That’s when Andrade's family was sent a snap from her daughter’s 14-year old boyfriend. In the snap Jeriqah’s phone was broken, with a caption that read 'Angry issues'.

That's when the family reported Jeriqah missing to police, fearing she be being held against her own will.

“She might be missing and in danger because of her relationship with her boyfriend a juvenile male,” said Sgt. Franklyn Ortega with the Pueblo Police Department.

Pueblo Police cannot confirm if this was a kidnapping or if Jeriqah has been abused. However, investigators are not ruling either out.

“There are some allegations of domestic violence involving both of them," said Sgt. Ortega. "Obviously we need to talk to her and talk to him to figure that out.”

“We want her to know we love her," said Marissa Ruiz, Jeriqah's aunt. "We miss her, and we just want her home.”

If you have any information regarding Jeriqah’s whereabouts you are encouraged to call Pueblo Police as soon possible.

This is a developing story, check back for updates.