Two Silver Spring Teens Missing Since March 8

Two teenage girls have been missing since March 8, according to Montgomery County Police. 

Diamond Marie Thaggard, 17, of the 500 block of Northwest Drive, and Ashley Hunter, also 17, of the 300 block of Crosswood Court, have not contacted their families in nearly a week and police want help locating the teens. 

Diamond is described as a black female with brown eyes and brown hair worn in twists. She is 5-feet-4-inches tall and weighs about 185 pounds, police said.  She has a tattoo of her date of birth on her left hand and wears glasses.

Ashley is described as black female with brown eyes and black curly hair. She has piercings in her nose, eyebrow and navel. Ashley was last seen wearing a black jacket and red and white sneakers.

Police said the girls are known to frequent Silver Spring and Gaithersburg.

Anyone with information about Diamond Thaggard and Ashley Hunter or their whereabouts is asked to call the Montgomery County Police non-emergency number at 301-279-8000. Callers may remain anonymous.