IN Search underway for missing, endangered Indiana woman Tina Duran 38 - last seen on Christmas Day

[Knox]

Officers conducted a welfare check at Duran’s home, finding it in disarray but unoccupied. Police contacted dispatch and entered Duran and her vehicle, a black Chevy Traverse, into the system as a missing and endangered person, authorities said.

East Chicago officers later entered the vehicle’s information into their Avigilon citywide camera system, which did not detect the vehicle’s temporary license plate within the city, officials said.

Search underway for missing, endangered Indiana woman last seen on Christmas Day

Police are searching for a missing and endangered woman last seen at her family’s home on Christmas Day in Northwest Indiana.

www.fox32chicago.com

 

[reasonableguess]

Goodness, she's a chameleon! Other than her teeth, I would never guess that's one person. Hopeful for her safety.

 

[haggis]

This looks like her, same town....

Tina Duran - Real Estate Agent in Chesterton, IN - Reviews | Zillow

Visit Tina Duran's profile on Zillow to find ratings and reviews. Find great Chesterton, IN real estate professionals on Zillow like Tina Duran of White Hat Realty Group

www.zillow.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-duran-0436b044/

 

[haggis]

I'm seeing unofficial reports that Tina has been FOUND SAFE -- reported on FB missing persons sites, and one statement by someone who says she's Tina's sister, thanking everyone for their help searching.

 

[GraceG]

I hope the "found safe" turns out to be true. She's out on bond on felony charges and separate misdomeaner charges (3 cases, different dates). Being missing, IF voluntary. would make that a lot more complicated. Hearinge for all three open/pending cases were scheduled for late January.
State of Indiana v. TINA MARIE DURAN (Marie is noted as her middle name in the Indiana Missing Persons roster)
Case Number 45G01-2411-F6-003072
Court Lake Superior Court, Criminal Division 1
Type F6 - Felony 6
Filed 11/07/2024
Status 11/07/2024 , Pending (active)
Prosecutor Case Management Number45-DM3106888
Defendant DURAN, TINA MARIE
Description
Female, White, 5' 6", 250 lbs.
Address
3832 IVY ST
East Chicago, IN 46312
State Plaintiff State of Indiana
Charges 35-43-2-1.5/F6: Residential Entry

-------------------
State of Indiana v. TINA MARIE DURAN
Case Number 45I02-2401-CM-000042
Court Schererville Town Court
Type CM - Criminal Misdemeanor
Filed 01/11/2024
Status 01/11/2024 , Pending (active)
Defendant DURAN, TINA MARIE
State Plaintiff State of Indiana
Charges
35-44.1-2-5(a)/MA: Assisting a Criminal def., not being a parent, child or spouse of another person
Show all bond details
Schererville Cash Bond - $945.00
--------------------
State of Indiana v. TINA MARIE DURAN
45G01-2306-F4-000092
CourtLake Superior Court, Criminal Division 1
Case Type F4 - Felony 4
Filed 06/12/2023
Status 06/12/2023, Pending
Charges35-43-2-1/F4:Burglary Burglary of a dwelling
Parties State of Indiana, DURAN

There are several other cases, most of them minor or traffic infractions, all decided.

 

[thewhitesheep]

It looks like she was indeed found or returned. She has an Instagram account and has been posting recently (with selfies). Happy news!

 

[haggis]

It looks like she was indeed found or returned. She has an Instagram account and has been posting recently (with selfies). Happy news!

Great! Thank you.

 

[Seni]

East Chicago Indiana News ·​

Kevin Mejia
·
Administrador
·26 de diciembre de 2024 ·
Update- She has been located and is safe

 

[GraceG]

Well, looks like she was found, then jumped bail again. Unless there are two Tina Marie Duran's that age, that both have a East Chicago, IN address. AND family in Munster IN.

Indiana Courts Case Search - MyCase

Indiana Supreme Court, Public Access

public.courts.in.gov

State of Indiana v. TINA MARIE DURAN
Case Number 45G01-2508-F6-002525
Court Lake Superior Court, Criminal Division 1
Type F6 - Felony 6
Filed 08/27/2025
Status 08/27/2025 , Pending (active)
Police Agency Number25MU07078
Defendant DURAN, TINA MARIE
Address: ---- Ivy Street, East Chicago, IN
State Plaintiff State of Indiana
Show all charge details
35-43-2-1.5/F6: Residential Entry
35-43-4-2(a)/F6: Theft where value of property is between $750 & $50k.
35-46-1-15.1(a)(1)/MA: Invasion of Privacy-Violates protective order under IC 34-26-5 to prevent dom
35-46-1-15.1(a)(1)/MA: Invasion of Privacy-Violates protective order under IC 34-26-5 to prevent dom
08/27/2025 Case Opened as a New Filing
08/27/2025 Probable Cause Affidavit Filed
08/27/2025 Probable Cause Found: Order Issued
AT LARGE / WITHOUT BAIL
Judicial Officer:Sullivan, Kathleen Ann - MAG
Order Signed:0 8/27/2025
08/27/2025
Warrant or Writ of Attmnt for the Body of a Person Issued
08/28/2025
Automated ENotice Issued to Parties

2 other open and active cases from earlier this year, after she was reported missing the first time.

State of Indiana v. TINA DURAN (no middle name on this but same physical description and address as the cases with the full name)
Case Number 45D07-2506-CM-002234
Court Lake Superior Court, County Division 1
Type CM - Criminal Misdemeanor
Filed 06/18/2025
Status 06/18/2025 , Pending (active)
Defendant DURAN, TINA
State Plaintiff State of Indiana
Charges
35-46-1-15.1(a)(1)/MA: Invasion of Privacy-Violates protective order under IC 34-26-5 to prevent

State of Indiana v. TINA DURAN
Case Number 45G01-2505-F6-001452
Court Lake Superior Court, Criminal Division 1
Type F6 - Felony 6
Filed 05/27/2025
Status 05/27/2025 , Pending (active)
Defendant DURAN, TINA MARIE
State Plaintiff State of Indiana
Charges
35-43-2-1.5/F6: Residential Entry
35-42-2-1(c)(1)/MA: Battery Resulting in Bodily Injury
35-43-2-2(b)(1)/MA: Criminal Trespass Def., not having contractual interest in property, knowingly
35-43-4-2.7(d)/MB: Unauthorized Entry of a Motor Vehicle