The De Vera family of Barangay San Miguel, Calasiao, Pangasinan is desperate for answers as their 17-year-old member, John Lloyd De Vera, has been missing for 10 days.

The last time John Lloyd was seen was evening on November 23, 2024.

According to his aunt, Jocelyn De Vera, he left around 11 p.m. and said he was headed to a convenience store nearby.

Hours passed but he never returned.

“Lumalabas naman siya pero bumabalik agad. Kaya lang nagtataka kami nung gabi na ‘yun, bakit hindi siya bumalik. Kasi inaabangan ko lagi kapag dumadaan,” Jocelyn said.

Witnesses reported seeing John Lloyd talking to two men on a motorcycle near the convenience store.

The men reportedly returned to the establishment later that night, but John Lloyd was no longer with them.

His mother, Julie De Vera, pleaded for his safe return.

“Gusto ko lang maibalik nila ‘yung anak ko. Parang awa niyo na po. Ibalik niyo na ‘yung anak ko... kapag umaalis siya nagpapaalam sa akin,” she said.

John Lloyd was last seen wearing a black T-shirt, jersey shorts, and slippers.

Police are investigating possible connections to a recent motorcycle theft allegedly involving some of John Lloyd’s friends.

"Ito ‘yung isang pinagtutuunan namin ng pansin ngayon kung baka sakaling nagkita o naisama ulit nung kaibigan niyang ito na kalalaya lang," PLt. Julfre Ison of Calasiao Police said.

Authorities remind the public, especially teenagers, to avoid going out late at night to ensure their safety.