SRPD Seek Community’s Help Locating Two Missing Teenagers Believed to Be Traveling Together 

**UPDATE** This information release has been updated to reflect a name correction. The name of the missing male is Jaden Wilson, not Jared, as previously communicated. The photo and social media posts have been updated. We apologize for any confusion.. Thank you.

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The Santa Rosa Police Department is asking for the public's assistance in locating two voluntarily missing teenagers who are believed to be together. 

Deanna Mendoza Pfoutz, a 13-year-old female, was reported missing on October 1, 2026. 
Jaden Wilson, a 19-year-old male, was reported missing on October 5. Wilson had last been seen by family on October 2.  

Deanna's description: Hispanic female; approximately 4 feet 11 inches tall and weighing approximately 120 pounds; brown hair and hazel eyes; last seen wearing a grey t-shirt, black pajama pants, black shoes, and carrying a black backpack. 

Jaden's description: Black male; approximately 5 feet 4 inches tall and weighing approximately 120 pounds; black hair and brown eyes; last seen wearing a black sweatshirt and black pants.  

Investigators believe the two may be traveling together. They were reportedly seen together in Petaluma on October 4 and again in Santa Rosa on October 5. 

At this time, there is no indication that either individual is the victim of a crime. However, Jaden has a medical condition that requires treatment, and officers are concerned for his well-being. The Santa Rosa Police Department is asking anyone with information regarding their whereabouts to come forward. 

If you know the current location of Deanna or Jaden, please contact the law enforcement agency with jurisdiction where they are located. If they are seen within the City of Santa Rosa, please call the Santa Rosa Police Department's non-emergency dispatch center at 707-528-5222. 

Anyone with additional information that may assist investigators is encouraged to contact the SRPD Domestic Violence Sexual Assault Team, who are responsible for investigating missing juvenile cases, at 707-543-3595. 

Santa Rosa Police Department case numbers 26-10877 and 26-11047. 

Media inquiries can be directed to Sgt. Patricia Seffens, Public Information Officer, at 707-543-3634 or pseffens@srcity.org.