North American Missing Persons Network
 
Celina Janette Mays

1 AP
Left: Mays, circa 1996;
Right: Age-progression to age 17 (circa 2001)

Vital Statistics at Time of Disappearance

  • Missing Since: December 16, 1996 from Willingboro, New Jersey
  • Classification: Endangered Missing
  • Date Of Birth: May 28, 1984
  • Age: 12
  • Height: 5'0"
  • Weight: 120 lbs.
  • Hair Color: Black
  • Eye Color: Brown
  • Race: Biracial - Black/White
  • Gender: Female
  • Distinguishing Characteristics: Celina's eyebrows grow together
  • Medical Conditions: Celina was nine months pregnant at
    the time of her 1996 disappearance. Her baby was due around
    December 29 of that year.
  • NCIC Number: M-986381735

    • Details of Disappearance
    Celina was last seen at approximately 11:00 p.m. on December 15, 1996 when she went to bed at her aunt's residence on Crestview Drive in Willingboro, New Jersey. Her father, C. J. Mays, checked her room the following morning and discovered that Celina was missing and pillows had been placed under her blankets in her bed. There was no sign of Celina, who left her prenatal vitamins, purse and other personal belongings behind. Celina may have worn a red coat at the time she departed from her residence.

    Investigating Agency
    If you have any information concerning this case, please contact:
    Willingboro Police Department
    609-877-2253

    Source Information
    The National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
    The Philadelphia Inquirer