Candlelight vigil details released for missing pregnant teen last seen in Rehoboth

A vigil has been planned concerning a missing pregnant teen last known to be in Bristol County.

Kylee Monteiro, an 18-year-old woman from Rehoboth, Massachusetts, has been missing since Thursday, August 7th.

A candlelight vigil will take place on Saturday August 23rd. Family members are looking to get a pastor, and they are trying to get it held in the gazebo located at 7 Pond St, Rehoboth, MA / 401 Winthrop Street in Rehoboth. There will be candles and both family and friends will be able to speak about Kylee.

Monteiro was last seen in the area of County Street in Rehoboth, possibly wearing a red T-shirt with the phrase “Get Over It” and carrying a white bag.

The case has drawn national attention and has her friends and loved ones understandable very concerned.

According to Good Morning America, family members stated that Monteiro had recently been living at a homeless shelter for pregnant women in Pembroke as her and her boyfriend were “on and off” and there had been “domestic issues”, including an altercation that allegedly occurred the night before she disappeared. Monteiro allegedly called her sister after the argument, along with several others, saying the dispute had calmed down but she was fearful for her life.

A GoFundMe fundraiser has been created by Kylee’s family for spreading awareness about her disappearance and to offer a reward for whoever finds her. Once she is located, the remaining donations would either go directly to Kylee to help her financially or for funeral arrangements.

Monteiro is described as approximately 6 feet tall, heavy-set, with light brown hair and brown eyes.

Her family has stated that she is 11 weeks pregnant, has asthma, and struggles with stamina and balance. It is also unlike her to not be in contact.

Rehoboth Police Department, along with Massachusetts State Police, initiated searches this week in wooded areas and bodies of water near County Street.

Anyone with tips is asked to contact Rehoboth Police at 508-252-3722 or call the new anonymous tip line at 617-600-6321.