Moses Lake, WA – October 24, 2025: It has now been six long months since 17-year-old Citlali Franco disappeared without a trace from her hometown of Moses Lake, Washington. Despite intensive searches, community awareness drives, and national alerts, there have been no confirmed sightings and no solid leads in her case.
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What Happened to Citlali Franco
Citlali was last seen on April 24, 2025, near her neighborhood in Moses Lake—a close-knit community in central Washington. Authorities have released few details about the moments leading up to her disappearance. Family members say she vanished suddenly and has not been heard from since.
Her loved ones immediately reported her missing to the Moses Lake Police Department, and her case was entered into the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC) database.
Investigators confirm there has been no activity on her phone or social-media accounts since that day—something her family describes as completely out of character for the cheerful, outgoing teen.
Who Is Citlali Franco?
Known affectionately as “Lali,” Citlali Franco is remembered as a kind, bright, and fun-loving 17-year-old who adored spending time with her family and friends. Those close to her describe her as responsible and caring, saying she would never leave home without letting someone know where she was going.
Her disappearance has shaken the community of Moses Lake, where posters bearing her photo still hang in shop windows and along neighborhood bulletin boards.
At the time she went missing, Citlali was 5’4” tall, weighed about 125 pounds, and had brown hair and brown eyes. She is Hispanic, and anyone who may have seen her is urged to contact law enforcement immediately.
The Search for Answers
Over the past six months, police officers, volunteers, and community members have carried out ground searches, distributed flyers, and canvassed local neighborhoods. Yet, despite tireless efforts, there have been no verified clues about where Citlali might be.
The Moses Lake Police Department continues to treat her disappearance as an active missing-person investigation, working alongside state authorities and the NCMEC. Detectives are urging anyone who may have seen or spoken with Citlali in the days before she vanished to come forward—even if the detail seems insignificant.
Family and Community Response
Citlali’s family remains active on social media, sharing posts with the hashtags #FindCitlaliFranco and #BringCitlaliHome to keep her story alive. The posts have been widely shared on Facebook, TikTok, and X (formerly Twitter) as people across Washington and beyond join the call for answers.
“It’s been six months and we still don’t have any answers,” one family member wrote in a recent update. “Please don’t stop looking. Someone knows something.”
Local groups have also held awareness walks and candlelight vigils, reminding the community that Citlali is still missing—and that her family is still waiting.
How to Help
Authorities are pleading for the public’s assistance. Anyone with information—no matter how small—is urged to contact:
- Moses Lake Police Department: (509) 764-3887
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC): 1-800-THE-LOST (1-800-843-5678)
Six months is far too long without answers. Citlali Franco’s family believes someone knows what happened—and they’re begging for that person to come forward.
Please share her story, keep her name visible, and help bring Citlali Franco home.
This story may be updated as more information becomes available.