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Sag Harbor Teen Found Safe

Fri, 07/17/2026 - 17:08

Update, July 20, 12 p.m.: Jessica M. Morocho Aguagallo, a 16-year-old Sag Harbor resident reported missing last week, was located and returned safely to her family Sunday night.

To protect the privacy of the child and her family, Sag Harbor Village police said no additional information would be released.

Original, July 17, 5:08 p.m.: Sag Harbor Village police are seeking the public's help in locating Jessica M. Morocho Aguagallo, described in a department release as a "16-year-old white/Hispanic female," about 5 feet tall and 90 pounds, "with brown hair below her shoulders and brown eyes." 

She was last seen at her home in the village on Friday, July 10, at 11:30 p.m., police said.

"Jessica is not in possession of her phone or any other known belongings," according to the release. "If anyone has information about Jessica's whereabouts, please contact the Sag Harbor Village Police Department at 631-725-0058."

 

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