Gaithersburg Teen Missing, Last Seen March 9

GAITHERSBURG, MD — Melania Aracely Cruz, a 16-year-old from Gaithersburg, was reported missing and Montgomery County Police are asking for the public's help to find her.

Melania was last seen March 9 in the area of Strath Haven Court, police said. She is 5-foot-1, has brown hair and brown eyes, and was wearing a black hoodie and black jeans when she was last seen. She also has a nose ring, police said.

Melania's family is worried about her wellbeing and authorities are asking anyone with information to call the Montgomery County Police SVID at 240- 773- 5400 or the police non-emergency number at (301) 279- 8000.