Everson Police and the Washington State Patrol are asking the public for help locating 15-year-old Yesica Tellez, who was last seen leaving her home in Everson on the night of May 20, 2026. The Washington State Patrol issued an Endangered Missing Person Advisory on behalf of the Everson Police Department, indicating credible concern for her safety.
Everson is a small city in the Nooksack River Valley in eastern Whatcom County, with a population of roughly 2,500 residents. The tight-knit community is served by the Everson Police Department and falls under the broader jurisdiction of the Whatcom County Sheriff's Office, which manages county-wide communications through What-Comm Dispatch.
According to investigators, Yesica was last spotted around 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 20, in downtown Everson. She was seen getting into a black sedan, and authorities believe she may have been heading toward California. She has not been seen since.
Yesica is described as a Hispanic female, 4 feet 10 inches tall and approximately 100 pounds, with brown hair and brown eyes. When last seen, she was wearing red pants, a grey sweatshirt, and white sneakers. At this time, no additional descriptive information about the vehicle or driver has been released publicly.
The Whatcom County Sheriff's Office shared the alert on social media, asking community members to spread the word broadly. Given her age and the circumstances, law enforcement classifies this as an endangered missing persons situation, warranting heightened urgency in the public search.
Endangered Missing Person Advisories in Washington are issued when law enforcement determines a missing person is in danger due to their age, physical or mental condition, or because the circumstances of their disappearance suggest the possibility of harm. The WSP coordinates these alerts statewide to maximize visibility across social media, broadcast outlets, and digital message boards.
Anyone who has seen Yesica or has any information about her whereabouts is asked to contact What-Comm Dispatch immediately at 360-676-6911 and reference Case #26E1141. Tips can be provided anonymously. Time is critical in missing person cases, and investigators are urging anyone with even minor details to call in.
Community members can also monitor the Washington State Patrol active alerts page for the latest updates. If you see Yesica or the vehicle she may be traveling in, do not approach -- call 911 immediately.
