Dexter Police looking for missing mother and daughter

Maria Danella Reyes

The Dexter Police Department is asking for the public’s help locating a missing woman and child.

According to a press release, at approximately 2:36 p.m. Sunday, the Dexter Police Department received a report to check the well-being at 307 S Elm in Dexter.

Arynay Reyes-Juuerez

The reporting party was checking on his mother and her daughter. The door to the residence was standing open, officers said. He checked the house and after not finding his mother or sister, he exited the residence and contacted the Dexter Police Department.

Dexter officers say they responded to the scene and no one was located. During the initial search, officers discovered blood inside the residence.

Esbin Matillas Martinez

Stoddard County Major Case Squad was activated. They are currently investigating two endangered persons:

A) Maria Danella Reyes, 48, 4-11 120 pounds, brown eyes and brown hair, Hispanic female

B) Arynay Reyes-Juarez, 7, 50 pounds, brown hair and brown eyes, Hispanic female

They may be in a 2005 silver Pontiac Grand Am with tinted windows.

The Major Case Squad is also looking for a person of interest: Esbin Matillas-Martinez, 45, Hispanic male

He may be with Maria and her daughter, officers said.

Evidence obtained from the residence indicates the missing persons are endangered. The missing persons were seen entering the suspect’s vehicle at 4:30 am on December 22. Cell phone activity indicated they were possibly in the Memphis, Tennessee area.

Anyone with information should contact the Dexter Police Department at 573-624-5512 or email; Trevor.pulley@dexterpd.com or Hank.trout@dexterpd.com.