Missing Marinette woman found after week-long search

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A 24-year-old woman from Marinette, Wisconsin who had been missing for nearly a week has been located, according to the Marinette Police Department. Gabriella Cartagena was last seen on February 4, prompting a search that lasted several days. While police confirmed she has been found, they did not provide specifics on how she was located or her current condition.

Why it matters

The disappearance of Gabriella Cartagena sparked a major community-wide search effort in Marinette, a city of around 10,000 people. Her safe return will be a relief to her family and the broader community, though questions remain about the circumstances of her disappearance and recovery.

The details

Cartagena was last seen around 5 p.m. on February 4 in or around Red Arrow Park in Marinette. The police launched a search effort that lasted nearly a week before providing an update that Cartagena had been located. A person of interest was taken into police custody on or around February 9, though it's unclear if this individual is connected to Cartagena's disappearance.

• Cartagena was last seen on February 4 around 5 p.m.
• The search for Cartagena began on February 5 and lasted nearly a week.
• A person of interest was taken into custody on or around February 9.

What’s next

The Marinette Police Department has indicated that more details about how Cartagena was located and her current condition will be provided soon.