Detectives Continue Investigating Disappearance of Arizona Woman

Isabella Comas vanished over 3 months ago, with her car found abandoned and bloodied.

Apr. 17, 2026 at 12:10am

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An extreme close-up photograph of a car key fob against a pitch-black background, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash, conceptually representing the physical evidence found in the Isabella Comas disappearance case.The discovery of Isabella Comas' abandoned car and other evidence has left investigators searching for clues in her mysterious disappearance.Phoenix Today

It's been over three months since 21-year-old Isabella Comas disappeared from Avondale, Arizona. Her car was later found abandoned in Phoenix with a substantial amount of blood inside, and other evidence was discovered in different areas of the Valley. Police say the only person of interest is 39-year-old Tommy Rodriguez, who was arrested for stealing and damaging Comas' car, but has since bonded out on electronic monitoring as the investigation continues.

Why it matters

Comas' disappearance has left her family and the local community searching for answers, as detectives work to uncover what happened to the young woman. The case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in solving missing persons cases, especially when there are few leads or witnesses to go on.

The details

Comas was last seen leaving a friend's home in Avondale in January. Days later, her car was found abandoned in Phoenix with a significant amount of blood inside. Other evidence, including Comas' cell phone, was discovered in various locations around the Valley. Police identified 39-year-old Tommy Rodriguez as a person of interest, as he was allegedly seen driving Comas' car hours after she was last seen. Rodriguez was arrested and charged with stealing and damaging the vehicle, but has since been released on bond with electronic monitoring as the investigation continues.

  • Comas was last seen leaving a friend's home in Avondale in January.
  • Comas' car was found abandoned in Phoenix days later, with a substantial amount of blood inside.
  • In March, Tommy Rodriguez bonded out of custody and is now required to have electronic monitoring.

The players

Isabella Comas

A 21-year-old woman who went missing from Avondale, Arizona in January.

Tommy Rodriguez

A 39-year-old man who was arrested and charged with stealing and damaging Comas' car, and is considered a person of interest in her disappearance.

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What they’re saying

“Our Detectives continue to work diligently on this investigation. There have been no new charges submitted on Mr. Rodriguez. Although our Detectives continue to work on this case, I am unable to share updates with you. It is important to us that we do not share on work that is not yet completed.”

— Officer Daniel Benavidez, Police Spokesperson

What’s next

Police say they are continuing to investigate Comas' disappearance, and are asking the public to come forward with any information that could help locate her.

The takeaway

This case highlights the challenges law enforcement faces in solving missing persons cases, especially when there are few leads or witnesses to go on. The community remains hopeful that Comas will be found, and that the investigation will uncover what happened to the young woman.