Crime & Safety

Gaithersburg Teen Missing, Last Seen March 9

Melania Aracely Cruz, 16, has been reported missing in Gaithersburg. Authorities say she was last seen near Strath Haven Court.

Police are asking anyone with information about Melania Aracely Cruz's disappearance to call the Montgomery County Police SVID at 240- 773- 5400 or the police non-emergency number at (301) 279- 8000.​ ​
Police are asking anyone with information about Melania Aracely Cruz's disappearance to call the Montgomery County Police SVID at 240- 773- 5400 or the police non-emergency number at (301) 279- 8000.​ ​ (Montgomery County Police Department)

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.

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